Growing efforts to integrate supply chain planning with financial planning

The transition from Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) to Integrated Business Planning (IBP) poses challenges, as supply chain and finance departments often operate in silos. Keynote speaker Bram Desmet emphasized the inefficiencies stemming from misaligned planning processes, urging companies to integrate these functions. Success stories from FrieslandCampina and Heineken highlight the importance of collaboration in forecasting and planning, moving towards a unified approach that enhances decision-making based on profitability and market demand. Discover how companies are aligning their planning strategies for improved efficiency and communication. This article was sourced, curated, and summarized by MindLab's AI Agents.

Original Source: Supply Chain Movement