An end-to-end business management solution can be described as software that brings to your dashboard, all the key elements in a business. It is a centralised hub that enables collaborations between the departments from the beginning to the end. Effective management of supply chains and operations requires information sharing in real-time. The stakeholders and coordinators…
Supply Chain Management
What is Supply Chain Management? A supply chain is a series of processes that transform raw materials into the final product. Supply chain management is a process by which organisations achieve an efficient and cost-effective supply chain. It can be defined as management of the flow of materials, products and services. It is the centralised…
Business efficiency and productivity
Efficiency and productivity are the terms mostly used together but they have different meanings. Productivity is the quantitative measure of efficiency; efficiency can increase productivity. Productivity: the ratio of input and output Productivity focuses on the quantity of output; it is the rate at which goods are produced. It is defined as output per unit…
Appropriate IBP Process Owners
CedarHub has IBP/ S&OP infrastructure which allows the leadership to select appropriate process owners. The process owners act as gatekeepers to ensure data quality and control. They make sure that all the data uploaded to the Master Data Repository (MDR), by various IBP members, is latest and correct. The incorrect or wrong level of information…
What can happen within a planning cycle?
Identification of resources, role assignments, implementation of tasks and evaluation are important parts of the planning cycle.
It is an iterative process; organisations can reconsider or repeat any step to find the most suitable alternatives.
Adapting to the current business environment
The unfortunate COVID-19 outbreak has affected every aspect of our lives. Major economies around the world are under lockdown to prevent the spread, and every country is feeling the aftershocks of this global tragedy. Businesses providing essential goods and services are dealing with the surging demand and supply challenges while the businesses providing non-essential products…
Comparing businesses with and without IBP
Business with Integrated Business Planning have more efficiency and lesser waste than those without IBP.
Integrated Business Planning (IBP)
IBP is best practice methodology within the manufacturing supply chain and business management and is all about managing the gap between the ‘Top-Down Business Strategic Target’ and the ‘Most Likely Bottom-Up Outcome’.
Integrated Business Planning (IBP) – Work hard; plan smart!
CedarHub helps businesses achieve their targets by ensuring real-time collaboration between all stakeholders, departmental alignment and centralized planning procedure.