In today’s complex marketplace, effective planning and performance metrics are critical for success. A successful S&OP process integrates financial, marketing and operational planning to create over-arching strategic plans for the business. APICS provides forward-looking programs that will prepare you to collaboratively participate in the S&OP process.
The APICS Principles of S&OP seminar provides managers and planners a comprehensive review of the principles and functions of S&OP. Attendees will participate in exercises and discussions on the elements of data collection, demand and supply planning, and conducting the pre- and executive S&OP meetings. The presenter will lead attendees through sales and marketing planning, resource requirements planning, distribution planning and more.
Attend the APICS Principles of S&OP seminar and learn how to:
Identify the necessary inputs needed for and the outputs from the S&OP process
Calculate the data elements for the S&OP process
Utilize the S&OP planning grid
Translate what you have learned from the S&OP process into production and inventory plans
Understand the impact that S&OP output has on the distribution plan
Individuals who attend an APICS S&OP seminar will receive 7 core contact hours toward the APICS S&OP Education Certificate, a comprehensive program that enables professionals to demonstrate their commitment to and understanding of S&OP principles and functions.
Seating is limited and registration closes one week prior to event.
