Supply Chain Planning Insights

What is Supply Chain Planning?

Supply Chain Planning (SCP) encompasses the processes and software used to forecast demand, plan inventory, and optimize manufacturing and distribution operations across a supply chain. It helps businesses align supply with demand, reduce costs, improve service levels, and respond effectively to disruptions. Common uses include demand forecasting, production planning, inventory optimization, distribution planning, and sales and operations planning (S&OP).

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What other technologies are related to Supply Chain Planning?

Supply Chain Planning Complementary Technologies

Order Management

Order management systems provide the data on demand that feeds into supply chain planning, allowing for better forecasting and resource allocation.

mentioned alongside Supply Chain Planning in 3% (137) of relevant job posts

Procurement

Procurement systems provide data about the availability and cost of raw materials, which is essential for supply chain planning.

mentioned alongside Supply Chain Planning in 3% (128) of relevant job posts

Manufacturing

Manufacturing systems execute the plans generated by supply chain planning, managing production schedules and resource allocation. They are intrinsically linked to the planning process.

mentioned alongside Supply Chain Planning in 3% (109) of relevant job posts