An Intensive 5-day Training Course
Sales and Operation Planning (S&OP)
Aligning Sales and Marketing with Operational Functions
UPCOMING SESSIONS
| Date | Venue | Fee | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12-16 Jan 2026 | London - UK | $5,950 | RESERVE A SEAT |
| 06-10 Apr 2026 | Dubai - UAE | $5,950 | RESERVE A SEAT |
| 27-31 Jul 2026 | London - UK | $5,950 | RESERVE A SEAT |
| 02-06 Nov 2026 | Amsterdam - The Netherlands | $5,950 | RESERVE A SEAT |
Training Course Overview
S&OP serves as a powerful tool for aligning business operations.
In a rapidly changing business environment, a robust Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) process is essential for success. This Sales and Operation Planning (S&OP) training course is designed to showcase the importance of a comprehensive S&OP process in various business scenarios. Participants will explore the significance of senior management’s dedication to the planning process and understand why it is crucial for achieving business success. The course covers the need for effective Manufacturing Planning and Control (MPC) processes to manage the dynamics between sales and marketing on the demand side and manufacturing and operational departments on the supply side. Strong S&OP processes enable more effective planning and better achievement of operational objectives.
Training Course Objectives
By attending this Anderson training course, delegates will be able to:
- Understand the importance of balancing supply and demand functions while recognizing the impact on financial targets
- Design a robust S&OP process for supply chain and service businesses
- Understand the importance of forecasts in S&OP
- Understand the importance of CEO involvement in S&OP
Designed for
This Anderson training course is suitable for a broad range of people, but will greatly benefit:
- Executive management
- Production managers
- Finance managers
- Marketing Managers
- Supply chain managers
The Course Outline
- Evolution of ERP and role of S&OP
- The S&OP Journey
- End to End Supply Chains
- Technology in S&OP
- S&OP Process
- Definitions of S&OP
- The Nature of Demand
- Forecasting
- Calculating Forecasts
- Forecast Management
- Uses of Forecasts
- Forecasting Exercise
- Why do we need Inventory?
- Types and Functions of Inventory
- Financial Considerations of Inventory
- Setting Inventory Levels
- Reorder Processes
- Inventory Management Exercise
- Strategic Supply Decisions
- Time Fences and How to Manage them
- Linking Supply to S&OP
- Capacity Issues
- Scheduling
- Supply Exercise
- Risk Management
- Risks Potential and Realized
- Categorising Risk
- Reducing Risk
- Risk Exercise
- S&OP Exercise
The Certificate
- Anderson Certificate of Completion will be provided to delegates who attend and complete the course
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Our training programs are hosted at luxurious five-star hotels in prestigious destinations across the globe. Some of our popular locations include Dubai, London, Kuala Lumpur, Amsterdam, New York, Paris, Vienna, and many other iconic cities.
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