Improving Forecasting and S&OP — A Conversation with Alex Kahsar of ifm Supply Chain

The bluEPrint by Executive Platforms

At the 2023 edition of the North American Supply Chain Executive Summit series we sat down with Alex Kahsar of ifm Supply Chain to talk about one of the biggest issues supply chain leaders are struggling with right now: Something has happened to forecasting and S&OP accuracy in the post-pandemic business landscape. The tried, tested, and true best practices built up over years are not producing numbers that can be relied upon. How can any company do its best work building upon a fuzzy foundation? At the end of the day, Sales and Operational Planning and Sales and Operational Execution can only work with the numbers they are given, and too often either demand is not being met and money is being left on the table, or too much supply is being carried as inventory. Fortunately, technology and subject matter experts are keeping on top of the changing business realities, and there is a real opportunity for supply chain organizations to upgrade, retool, and rebuild their forecasting capabilities to create numbers that can be acted on with confidence. Give this episode a listen!
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ifm Supply Chain delivers SAP integrated supply chain planning software that enables more accurate demand forecasting, proactive risk management, and efficient order processing. Our solutions help you make quick and smart supply chain planning decisions within SAP – from forecast to fulfillment. Our solutions include: Forecasting and Demand Planning, Inventory Optimization, Sourcing and Procurement, and Production Planning. Visit our website to learn more.
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