According to Interos, almost 90% of companies experienced a negative impact to revenue due to supply chain disruption. That is a BIG number! From our point-of-view, every client is complaining about the lack of critical resources required to support the business and has experienced negative impacts to revenue (even if only in terms of a delay to revenue recognition).
The 5P Accelerator helps manufacturers and distributors fast-track growth and profitability by focusing on five critical areas: people, processes, plan, priorities, and profit drivers. By aligning these elements, companies can improve performance, increase scalability, and stay ahead of changing market conditions.
SIOP aligns sales, operations, supply chain, and finance around one plan to improve revenue predictability, customer service, inventory, and profitability. This Q&A explores how manufacturers can use SIOP to anticipate capacity and resource needs, improve operational performance, and support profitable growth.
The Great Resignation reinforced the importance of strong leadership, workplace culture, and employee engagement. Successful organizations are retaining and attracting talent by listening to employees, communicating a clear vision, recognizing contributions, developing their workforce, and creating an environment where people want to succeed.
The Society for the Advancement of Consulting (SAC) opened nominations for its 2022 Corrie Shanahan Memorial Consulting Awards, recognizing outstanding consultants and achievements in creativity and innovation. The awards honor consultants delivering exceptional client results while advancing the consulting profession.
Value-added service stands out when customers are frustrated by shortages, delays, and disruption. Companies and suppliers that communicate, solve problems, and go the extra mile will strengthen customer relationships and differentiate themselves from the competition.
Lisa Anderson discusses how SIOP and directionally correct forecasting help companies align stakeholders, improve predictability, and support business growth without getting lost in unnecessary planning detail.
Hybrid work requires leaders to rethink how they engage, develop, and retain talent. Strong communication, trust, flexibility, and leadership will be critical to success.
In working with clients across multiple industries including industrial equipment, food and beverage, building and construction products and healthcare products, there is no doubt that clients using a SIOP (sales, inventory and operations planning) and integrated business planning process are pulling away from the competition.
According to Prudential’s latest Pulse of the American Worker Survey, one in four workers plan to look for a job a different company once the pandemic has subsided. Additionally, a recent Robert Half survey found that 38% of workers feel stuck in their careers, and an EY survey found [...]
