Managing Your Supply Chain Using Microsoft Axapta: A Book Excerpt
Part Four: Guidelines and Case Studies
Dr. Scott Hamilton - March 26, 2004

Guidelines Concerning S&OP Game Plans

Effective game plans lead to improved firm performance and bottom line results. Metrics include reductions in stock-outs, delivery lead-time, missed shipments, partial shipments, and expediting efforts. Metrics also include improvements in customer service. The lack of effective game plans is typically cited as a leading cause of poor system implementation. The following guidelines provide suggestions for improving the effectiveness of sales and operations planning (S&OP) game plans...