High-Level Steps in the S&OP Process

1. Demand Planning

2. In puts

2.1. Implementation and Follow-Up

2.2. Executive S&OP Meeting

2.3. Pre-S&OP Meeting

2.4. Supply Planning

2.5. Data Gathering

2.5.1. Data

2.5.2. model

2.5.3. Analysist

2.5.4. sales

2.5.5. Market

3. Out puts

3.1. S&OP Process

3.1.1. Consensus Demand Plan

3.1.2. Supply Plan

3.1.3. Financial Plan

3.1.4. Executive Decisions

3.2. Aggregate Planning

3.2.1. Production Plan

3.2.2. Inventory Plan

3.2.3. Workforce Plan

3.3. Master Scheduling

3.3.1. Master Production Schedule (MPS)

3.3.2. Material Requirements Plan (MRP)

3.3.3. Capacity Requirements Plan (CRP)

4. Provide a strategic framework for aligning production, demand, and financial goals. Helps in guiding executive decision-making and ensuring financial alignment.

5. Translate the S&OP plan into actionable production, inventory, and workforce plans. Ensures resources are allocated efficiently to meet demand.

6. Provide detailed operational plans that guide day-to-day production activities, ensuring the right quantities of cups and lids are produced at the right time to meet customer demand.