Whitepapers

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• Is Your S&OP or IBP Process Delivering the Results you Expected?
  If your S&OP or IBP process is not delivering the results you expected, read this white paper. The authors explain typical problems and how to resolve them.
• Can a more modern Integrated Business Planning process actually inspire Millennials?
  Can a modern Integrated Business Planning process actually engage with the Millennial workforce? Well beyond S&OP, a Class A modern IBP process can guide an organization into a behaviorally led successful arena. In this white paper, Leon Dixon discusses the Integrated Business Planning process and how it can close the gap between internal communication and technology disconnect in today’s modern workforce.
• Inventory Governance: Inventory Is Not a Problem; It Is a Symptom
  This white paper tells how to make chronic inventory problems a thing of the past. Author Leon Dixon challenges business leaders to view inventory differently. He explains why inventory is a symptom of larger problems and what to do about it.
• Who Owns Inventory
  It’s a common question, but the wrong question to ask and our new white paper explains why. The authors emphasize accountabilities in: agreeing upon inventory tactics, depleting unwanted inventory, executing inventory plans approved through Integrated Business Planning,  leadership behaviors in clearly defining decision-making accountabilities

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• Inventory Fitness: FAQ – Question 1 of 14.  During the recent webinar, Inventory Fitness – Governance, Targets, and Segmentation, we took audience questions and answered them. Here are some issues that people in industry face and are interested in finding a solution to! See links to the other questions on the Oliver Wight America’s website.
• How to Determine the Root Cause of Inventory Management Problem. When a company has an inventory problem—whether it is too much, too little, or the wrong mix—the president may ask, “What do we need to do differently?” All too often, the answer is not what leadership expects.
• How To Leverage Millennial Traits Through IBP. Did you know that when you Google “How to improve millennial retention rates?” over one million different search results come up? This is because a vast majority of businesses these days are missing the mark when it comes to communicating with the working Millennial generation. Millennials communicate differently, instantly, and often without talking, and they expect continuous feedback. Businesses need to find a way to adapt and coach communication styles, leverage the free give-and-take of information, provide a great work experience, and avoid employee turnover.