S&OP MasterClass: Recent Episodes
Perito Consulting
Managing supply and demand comes with ever-increasing complexity. With thousands of part numbers, hundreds of suppliers and a market that constantly changes, supply chain and operations management is a real challenge.
In this S&OP MasterClass™ podcast series, we take a head dive into the complexity, and give you concrete advise on, how to better manage your sales and operations planning.
We’ll talk about automation, forecasting, inventory planning and integrated business planning – and everything S&OP-geeky in between.
Your host is Søren Hammer Pedersen, CCO of Perito Consulting, who will be interviewing supply chain experts, automation professionals and exciting people who have their S&OP figured out.
For more information on this S&OP MasterClass™, go to www.perito-consulting.com/resources/
This podcast is produced by Montanus.
Every shift on a modern factory floor throws off more signal than any team could ever read.
Machines, quality checks, maintenance logs, operator comments, all of it lands in systems of record, and almost all of it goes unread.
Managers make do with a handful of dashboards while the answers to their most expensive problems sit in the data, waiting for someone with the time to go looking. Most of the time, nobody does.
In this S&OP Masterclass from Roima, host Søren Hammer Pedersen sits down with Rafael Amaral to look at what changes when agentic AI is pointed at that data.
Rafael has spent around 20 years in manufacturing technology, split between supply chain planning and manufacturing execution systems. He is CTO and co-founder at TilliT, now part of Roima, where he leads the engineering team behind the TilliT stack, a cloud native MES application.
The conversation moves from planning, the subject of the previous episode, onto the shop floor, where the data is densest and the losses are most expensive. Rafael explains Aura, an agentic AI toolset that reads factory data, forms its own hypotheses, writes its own queries, and returns findings a manager can act on. Think of it as a small team of data scientists that never sleeps, correlating things a human would rarely think to compare.
You will come away understanding how the analyst bottleneck really works, why the most valuable factory insights are the ones nobody has time to find, and what it looks like to walk in on a Monday morning to a board of evidence-backed recommendations rather than a fresh round of firefighting.
In this episode* The "data is gold, so where is my shovel" problem with systems of record like MES and ERP * How Aura forms its own hypotheses, writes its own queries, and refines its analysis with no human in the loop * The agent swarm explained as a mini factory, a plant manager agent directing maintenance, quality and operations specialists * The CFO agent that adds your labour and utility costs so findings arrive with the financials already worked out * Why the second wave of AI in supply chain is one professionals cannot afford to sit out
Chapters03:18 What agentic AI and Aura are
04:40 The problem of siloed factory data
06:41 A team of data scientists on demand
12:43 Correlating machines with operator processes
14:38 The agent swarm as a mini factory
19:08 What you get on Monday morning
20:22 Concrete findings from the floor
24:15 The CFO agent and the financials
27:32 The second wave of AI in supply chain
About Rafael Amaral
Rafael Amaral is CTO and co-founder at TilliT, now part of Roima, where he heads the engineering team behind the TilliT stack, a cloud native MES application. He has worked in manufacturing technology for around 20 years, with the first half of his career in supply chain planning and the second half in manufacturing execution systems. He has spent that time close to the shop floor, from his first TilliT customer's plant manager to the breweries and wineries he happily admits a soft spot for. His current focus is Aura, the agentic AI toolset that he describes as changing the game for how much value teams can pull out of their own manufacturing data.
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The word "agentic" is everywhere in supply chain right now, and rarely defined. In this S&OP MasterClass from Roima, host Søren Hammer Pedersen sits down with Rafael Amaral, CTO and Co-Founder of TilliT, to cut through it.
They trace the shift from the first wave of AI, which made our existing forecasts and plans better, to the agentic wave, where systems can take a goal and work towards it on their own.
Rafael offers a genuinely usable definition of agentic AI, explains why giving a model tools changes everything, and is candid about why so many projects fail, from the 10,000-bottle order nobody approved to the temptation to dump an entire dataset into the context window.
The conversation then turns practical: where agentic AI is already creating value in planning, how optimisation is being democratised beyond PhD-level data science, and how Roima's Aura connects the data silos across IBP, MES, WMS and PLM to surface insights teams have been missing.
They close on the question everyone asks: what does this mean for the people doing the work?
Essential listening for supply chain managers, Heads of S&OP, IBP managers and anyone weighing where to place their next bet.
Key takeaways
1. There are two waves of AI in supply chain. The first made existing tasks better; the second, agentic wave takes on goals and works towards them. "What is my OTIF?" is a request; "how do I increase my OTIF?" is a goal the system works towards on its own.
2. A model becomes agentic when you give it tools to query data, run code or take action, and let it navigate them in a loop. More power means more risk, so guardrails and gates are non-negotiable.
3. Projects fail on missing basic assertions and on dumping too much raw data into the model. Success comes from pairing the right use case with the right methodology.
4. Aura gives AI the power of a developer, writing and running its own code across the full dataset, security-built from the ground up. It is like hiring a team of specialists you could never afford, and Roima's digital thread lets it connect insights across IBP, MES, WMS and PLM silos that never spoke to each other.
5. Waiting for 100 per cent accuracy is the wrong test, because humans make mistakes too. The real question is the cost of an error and the gates around it, and so far these tools empower planners and keep them in control.
Chapters
* 03:37 Why supply chain professionals need to care now
* 04:53 From the first wave of AI to the agentic wave
* 08:29 What "agentic AI" actually means
* 14:11 The big pitfall: dumping all your data into the model
* 15:18 Where we are now, and the tipping point
* 19:41 Democratising optimisation without an army of PhDs
* 24:30 Real use cases: from chatbots to Aura
* 32:11 The digital thread: connecting the silos
* 33:44 What this means for the humans, and wrap-up
Guest and host
Guest: Rafael Amaral, CTO and Co-Founder of TilliT (Roima Intelligence). More than twenty years in manufacturing technology across supply chain planning, optimisation and execution systems.
Host: Søren Hammer Pedersen, CCO, PERITO IBP at Roima Intelligence.
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Most supply chain organisations can produce a demand plan.
Many can build a supply plan.
Where the wheels tend to come off is in the two weeks that follow, the balancing week, where you reconcile what the business wants with what it can actually produce, and the executive S&OP, where senior leaders are asked to commit to the trade-offs.
Skip these two steps, and strategic decisions quietly slip to whoever shouts the loudest in the warehouse or the sales region. Keep them, and your planning starts connecting to your strategy.
In this second installment of the S&OP MasterClass from Roima, Søren Hammer Pedersen sits down again with Benjamin Obling, COO of PERITO IBP, to walk through weeks three and four of the classical S&OP process.
The conversation moves from practical visualisation tricks (a simple green, amber, red capacity grid will take you surprisingly far) to the more political work of getting C-level executives to give guidance instead of reactive orders.
If you plan supply chains for a living, or you carry the CFO, CCO or CEO title and find yourself making scattered, one-off calls on inventory, service levels and market priorities, this episode will give you a clear mental model for how those decisions should be surfaced, framed and committed to inside a monthly rhythm.
Chapters
00:00 Cold open, the cost of skipping the balancing step
01:23 Welcome to the S&OP MasterClass and recap of part one
03:28 The four weeks of the S&OP process at a glance
05:56 Why weeks three and four actually matter
11:07 Visualising capacity, bottlenecks and stock projections
18:01 Extending the footprint to include your suppliers
20:23 Running the balancing meeting and handing over to sales
22:23 Deciding what to mitigate now and what to escalate
27:10 The purpose of the executive S&OP meeting
29:01 How to motivate the C-level to show up
35:16 Turning decisions into operational plans the same week
37:58 The fifth step, adhering to the plan you just agreed
42:07 Getting started without inventing the wheel
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Most companies know they need an S&OP process. Few have one that actually works.
The gap between having the meetings and having a functioning integrated business plan is where most organisations quietly struggle, and where the biggest operational and commercial risks accumulate.
In this episode of the S&OP MasterClass, Søren Hammer Pedersen sits down with Benjamin Obling – a practitioner with 16 years of focused S&OP experience across industries and organisations – to work through the first two weeks of a monthly S&OP cycle. Not the theory.
The actual steps: who does what, when, with which tools, and what goes wrong when any of it is missing.
Benjamin brings the perspective of someone who has seen both extremes up close: companies with sophisticated IBP tools and no process, and companies with well-structured processes and nothing to put in them. His argument is that neither works alone. The foundation of a reliable S&OP process is built in weeks one and two, in demand planning and supply planning, the engine room of the S&OP process.
Get those two weeks right, and the rest of the cycle becomes a decision-making conversation grounded in data. Get them wrong, and you spend weeks three and four firefighting.
This episode is the first in a two-part series. Today covers demand planning and supply planning. Part two will go into the balancing and executive S&OP stages.
In This Episode
* Why having an S&OP process without the right data tools, or the right tools without a process, produces equally poor results
* The four main steps of a monthly S&OP cycle, and why skipping the first two guarantees chaos in the last two
* The difference between minor and major forecast overrides and why most minor adjustments are a waste of time
* Why inventory planning is a strategic decision disguised as a technical one and the risks of leaving it to a few specialists
* How to run a supply-side MRP simulation before uploading your demand plan to the ERP system
* The two non-negotiables for a high-functioning S&OP process: strong data tools, and clear process ownership
Episode contents
00:07 Recap: the four phases of S&OP
08:49 Why balancing week matters — and why most companies skip it
15:20 The "loudest voice wins" problem in demand prioritisation
30:03 Simulating MRP before it hits the ERP system
31:47 Extending visibility up and downstream: suppliers in the picture
34:26 Rule of delegation: what to resolve in week 3 vs. escalate to week 4
36:18 Outputs of the balancing week
25:37 How to get C-level to actually show up and engage
27:25 Structuring the executive meeting: State of the Union + decisions
09:17 Avoiding the post-planning firefighting trap
37:22 The fifth step: following up on actual planning behaviour
38:56 Summary & closing thoughts
39:13 Outro & call to action
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AI is moving fast and it’s changing the way supply chains are run. But a big question remains: how do you tap into its power without losing control or replacing the judgment you and your team bring to the table?
In this episode of the S&OP MasterClass, Søren Hammer Pedersen sits down with Benjamin Obling, a supply chain expert with 16 years at Roima.
You’ll hear real examples of how companies are using AI in demand forecasting and inventory planning without cutting people out of the process. If you’ve been wondering how to get AI working for you, without creating blind spots or overreliance, you’ll want to listen in. We talk about practical ways to build trust, add smart governance, and use AI where it makes sense while keeping human judgment front and center.
In this episode, you'll learn about:
1. How to balance AI automation with human judgment in planning.
2. Key AI-driven improvements in demand forecasting and inventory management.
3. Importance of trust and governance in adopting AI strategies.
4. How to determine what to automate and where humans are needed.
5. Embracing AI while maintaining control through guardrails and alerts.
Episode content
00:44 The rise of AI in supply chain planning
03:39 Current challenges in AI integration for planning
04:51 Trust and governance in AI predictions
07:03 Finding starting points for AI automation in planning
08:45 Leveraging AI across different planning disciplines
09:13 Identifying critical areas for human oversight
12:19 Balancing automation and human judgment
16:56 Knowing when to trust AI predictions
19:18 Ensuring transparency in AI-driven processes
23:36 Impacts of AI on sales and operations planning
29:10 Future outlook for AI in supply chain planning
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Do you actually trust the MRP output you get every day, or are you stuck with unrealistic plans and constant firefighting?
In this episode of the S&OP MasterClass, host Søren Hammer Pedersen is joined by Roima colleague Benjamin Obling, who brings 16 years of experience in inventory, demand, supply planning, and IBP, for a deep dive into one of the most critical engines in supply chain execution: MRP.
They explain why MRP often becomes unstable in real-world complexity such as BOM levels, lead time variation, MOQs, capacity rules, and multiple factories or ERP systems. They also walk through the warning signs and the business impact when MRP is not under control, including lost sales, excess inventory, air freight, and frequent changeovers.
Most importantly, they share practical ways to diagnose and stabilize MRP. Topics include timestamping MRP outputs to improve transparency, fixing key inputs where data quality drives outcomes, and using a direct-derived demand view to separate stable consumption from MRP-driven volatility. If supplier forecasts keep changing and planners spend too much time correcting proposals manually, this episode is highly relevant.
In this episode, you will learn about:
1. Why MRP is a critical link between S&OP decisions and execution in daily operations
2. Common signs that MRP is producing unrealistic and costly plans
3. Why rule-based MRP struggles in complex and constraint-heavy environments
4. How to analyze MRP volatility using locks, timestamps, and BOM-level tracing
5. A practical approach to stabilizing supplier and capacity views using direct-derived demand
6. How to prioritize master data fixes without launching an endless cleanup effort
7. Where scenario planning and rough-cut capacity planning can support better decisions before changes reach ERP and MRP
Episode content
00:00 Welcome and why MRP matters
01:05 Meet Benjamin Obling, IBP and supply chain planning expert
02:10 How MRP turns S&OP decisions into execution
03:35 When MRP works and when complexity breaks it
05:25 Red flags: unrealistic plans and manual firefighting
07:05 The business cost of poor MRP output
08:30 How MRP becomes a black box over time
10:40 Diagnosing MRP volatility with locks and timestamps
12:35 Fixing the inputs: forecast, safety stock, MOQs, lead times
15:10 Prioritizing master data fixes by impact
18:05 Direct-derived demand vs. MRP noise
21:10 Better decisions with rough-cut capacity and scenarios
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Mastering vendor selection = cut risk and pick the right partner.
Are you still choosing vendors based on pitch decks and checklists? You're absolutely not alone. It's aslo costing more than you think.
In this episode of the S&OP Masterclass, Søren Hammer Pedersen talks with Benjamin Obling from Roima. Benjamin brings 15+ years of integrated business planning experience, offering insights into what works, what fails and what often slips under the radar.
We cover what to look out for beyond the first demo, why finance should always be at the table early in the RFP process and how to spot misalignment before it slows everything down. This one's short, sharp and full of smart ways to fine-tune your vendor selection process.
If you’re planning for a new IBP tool, or want to make sure your current setup supports the big picture, this is for you.
In this episode, you'll learn about:
1. Importance of aligning management before vendor selection.
2. How to demo and validate vendors effectively.
3. Key factors for a successful RFP process.
4. Four critical tracks to focus during RFP.
5. Role of concrete proof-of-concept in evaluations.
6. Avoiding common pitfalls in vendor selection.
Episode Content
02:42 Importance of a good vendor selection process
07:35 Defining business outcomes and requirements
09:40 Stakeholder management in vendor selection
14:02 Shortlisting vendors: Number and criteria
15:31 Importance of live demos during vendor evaluation
26:05 Value of proof of concepts in selection
30:43 Finance’s role in strengthening the business case
32:05 Four tracks to consider in the RFP process
33:58 Importance of cultural fit and vendor relationships
39:01 Reinforcing simplicity and avoiding overcomplication
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How ready is your supply chain for the next disruption?
In this episode of the S&OP MasterClass, Søren Hammer Pedersen talks with integrated business planning expert Benjamin Obling about what it really takes to keep your planning sharp and resilient - especially as budget season approaches.
They’ll get into why many companies still rely on tools like Excel (and the hidden cost of doing so), what agility and scalability really mean today, and where AI actually fits in. Even more importantly, they’ll focus on how to make a solid, practical case for investing in better planning infrastructure, so you’re not left patching things up when the pressure is on.
If you're weighing where to allocate budget or just want a clearer view of what comes next in planning, this one's for you. It’s short, sharp and full of insights you can use. Hit play when you’re ready.
In this episode, you'll learn about:
1. How to future-proof supply chain planning for budget season.
2. Key areas for enhancing supply chain efficiency and agility.
3. The vital role of scenario planning in modern supply chains.
4. Exploring the intersection of AI and supply chain planning.
5. Leveraging cloud technology for scalable supply chain solutions.
Episode Content
00:39 Overview of budget season in supply chain planning
01:11 Importance of future-proofing your supply chain planning
04:28 Competitors are becoming more professional in planning
12:57 Emphasizing scalability in supply chain operations
18:01 The growing need for scenario planning in uncertain times
30:10 Structure and data governance in AI applications
32:42 Costs of inaction: stockouts and working capital issues
36:33 Building a data-driven business case for investment decisions
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Is your S&OP process really connected to your company’s goals or is it stuck in its own lane?
In this episode, Søren Hammer sits down with Benjamin Obling from Roima to talk about how supply chains can do more than just react. They can lead. They talk about what happens when operations, strategy, and finance actually work together – and what’s holding that back today.
You’ll get practical insights on connecting strategic planning with real-world capacity and demand as well as examples of how smarter forecasting and aligned priorities can drive both profit and performance.
If you're a supply chain leader who wants a stronger voice in the boardroom, this one’s for you.
In this episode, you'll learn about:
1. Why supply chain needs a strategic and financial seat.
2. Hidden costs impacting revenue and company value creation.
3. Breaking silos for strategic supply chain alignment.
4. Using demand forecasting for strategic business simulations.
5. How to integrate finance for a unified business plan.
Episode Content
00:58 Meet Benjamin Obling and his background
01:45 Linking S&OP to finance and strategy
04:22 Recent trends pushing for financial alignment in S&OP
07:00 Evolving S&OP processes and addressing operational silos
09:27 The need for a unified demand forecast
11:57 Engaging C-suite for strategic S&OP discussions
16:35 Balancing inventories with strategic decision-making
19:12 Steps to integrate revenue insights into planning
30:15 Emphasizing the importance of data-driven decision making
33:39 Aligning systems and processes for better efficiency
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What’s causing the most stress in your planning process?
Missed forecasts?
Late deliveries?
The real issue might be something sneakier: variability.
In this episode of the S&OP Masterclass, Søren Hammer sits down with Benjamin Obling to talk about how variability quietly chips away at efficiency and profits.
With 16+ years of hands-on experience, Benjamin shares real examples and smart ways to manage uncertainty across demand and supply.
If you’re working with supply or demand planning, and tired of being surprised by what should’ve been predictable, this one’s worth your time. You’ll walk away with advice you can actually use, and maybe a few ideas you haven’t thought of yet.
Listen in and give your planning process an advantage.
In this episode, you'll learn about:
1. Why variability is a "silent killer" in supply chain planning.
2. How to address demand planning uncertainties effectively.
3. The role of AI models in improving forecast accuracy.
4. Minimizing supply chain uncertainty through data measurement.
5. Optimizing inventory amidst unknowns for cost efficiency.
6. Balancing human factors with S&OP processes efficiently.
Episode Content
01:06 Importance of understanding uncertainty in forecasting
04:46 Tackling uncertainty in demand planning
05:56 Using AI to improve forecast accuracy
08:03 Impact of promotional campaigns on demand variability
10:14 Managing new product launches and uncertainties
14:19 Addressing supply-side uncertainties and inventory management
16:51 The role of MRP and its sensitivity
21:45 Human factors affecting planning and adjustments
25:52 Tools for measuring variability in supply chain
30:39 Prioritizing areas to tackle based on financial impact
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Why do so many companies settle for “good enough” in supply chain planning – when better is absolutely possible?
In this episode of the S&OP Masterclass from Roima, we sit down with Søren Hammer Pedersen and Benjamin Obling to talk about how you can move from legacy processes to smarter, more automated planning that actually delivers results.
We’ll share real stories and practical steps to help you rethink how you approach demand and supply planning, get more out of your tools, and challenge old habits that no longer serve you.
If you're tired of inefficiencies and ready to unlock real business value, this one’s for you. Listen in and pick up ideas you can immediately start using to improve accuracy, cut costs, and stay ahead.
In this episode, you'll learn about:
1. Understanding the concept of planning excellence in supply chains.
2. Balancing process optimization with tool integration.
3. Importance of challenging existing supply chain processes.
4. Identifying and automating key strategic supply chain processes.
5. Leveraging business logic for dynamic stocking strategies.
6. Effective strategies for enhancing forecast accuracy.
Episode Content
00:10 Introduction to supply chain planning excellence
03:29 Common mistakes in change management
05:33 The need for process challenges
08:04 Demand planning: key considerations for improvement
09:18 Data integrity and forecast quality
11:19 Human behavior and forecasting
14:05 Inventory planning and automation opportunities
16:40 Stocking strategies and rethinking business logic
20:35 Master data's role in supply chain efficiency
25:42 Structured approach to process re-engineering
28:12 Business value of planning excellence
30:50 Ensuring follow-up and sustaining improvements
35:50 Start your transformation journey
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Is your demand plan giving you the accuracy you need – or are you reacting more than you’d like?
In this episode of the S&OP MasterClass, Søren Hammer Pedersen, sits down with Benjamin Obling from Roima to talk about something that’s changing the game in demand forecasting: AI.
Benjamin brings 15 years of practical experience and shares how Roima is using AI – specifically neural networks – to fine-tune forecasts down to the SKU level and across channels.
They cover what’s working, what’s not, and what it actually takes to move from manual to machine-assisted planning.
If you're looking for smarter ways to manage demand and gain an edge in your supply chain, this one’s worth your time.
Give it a listen.
In this episode, you'll learn about:
1. What is demand AI and its significance in forecasting?
2. How does demand AI enhance forecast accuracy?
3. The best techniques for implementing demand AI effectively.
4. Practical benefits realized from adopting demand AI methods.
5. Common challenges and solutions in demand AI implementation.
6. How demand AI transforms demand planning dynamics.
Episode Content01:07 What is Demand AI? Overview by Benjamin Obling
02:14 Improving Forecast Accuracy with Demand AI
04:24 Demand AI: A Game Changer for Supply Chains?
05:42 Techniques Behind Demand AI Models
10:00 Continuous Improvement: Learning from Forecasts
15:41 Real-Life Benefits of Demand AI Implementations
20:55 Steps for Getting Started with Demand AI
26:09 The Demand Planner's Evolving Role with Demand AI
29:22 Future Predictions: Expanding Beyond Demand AI
35:02 Final Thoughts: Embrace Demand AI for Success
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AI can certainly boost your supply chain management.
But how? And what risks are there to avoid?
This is the topic of todays episode, where er take a good look at five pitfalls using AI, and what you can do to mitigate the risks.
The pitfalls we’ll cover is:
1. How to avoid the Black Box Pitfall?
2. How to succeed with limited resources?
3. How to strengthen the weakest link datalink?
4. How to prevent AI from learning the wrong things?
5. How to avoid AI conflicting with employee incentives
Tune in, and get the most out of your supply chain AI initiatives.
Today’s guest
Today, we are joined by Stephan Skovlund, founder of former Perito Consulting, and now partner in Perito IBP, Roima.
Stephan has worked with supply chain optimization and control for the last 10-15 years, and have worked closely with AI in supply chain management long before the topic became hot with the introduction of ChatGPT in November 2022.
Your host is, as always, Søren Hammer Pedersen, CCO in Perito IBP, Roima.
Episode contents
00:09 – Introduction to the topic
01:36 – Assisting organizational readiness for AI adoption
06:40 – The critical role of data quality in AI implementation
10:59 – Pitfall 1: The black box and explainability
12:19 – Pitfall 2: Getting started with limited resources
14:28 – Pitfall 3: The data strength
17:20 – Pitfall 4: Preventing AI from learning the wrong things
18:26 – Pitfall 5: AI conflicting with employee incentives
23:38 – Conclusion and advice for beginning the AI journey
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You know that AI is transforming supply chain planning. But can you differ buzzwords from business?
In this deep dive episode, Søren Hammer Pedersen and Stephan Skovlund guide you through the transformative journey of AI in supply chain planning.
From the basics of AI and machine learning to the sophisticated use of language models like ChatGPT, we uncover the layers of AI applications that are revolutionizing the industry.
Get insights on how AI not only enhances operational efficiency but also redefines strategic planning and decision-making processes in supply chain management.
Whether you're a novice eager to understand AI's potential or a seasoned professional looking to integrate AI technologies into your operations, this episode is your gateway to the future of supply chain planning.
Key Take-Aways:
* The role of ChatGPT and AI in transforming supply chain planning
* Key benefits of integrating AI into supply chain strategies
* Practical steps for beginning with AI in supply chain planning
* The impact of AI on sales forecasting and customer service
* Overcoming challenges and leveraging AI for optimal results
Episode Contents
00:08 Introduction by Søren Hammer Pedersen
01:05 Stephan Skovlund's background and expertise
02:00 Discussing the impact of ChatGPT on AI perception in supply chain
07:24 How AI benefits supply chain planning
16:05 Utilizing language models in supply chain and inventory planning
21:36 AI in customer service as an extension of the chatbot
24:54 Round off of conversation
Today’s Host and Guest
* Søren Hammer Pedersen, Host
* Stephan Skovlund, Co-Founder of a Perito IBP, Roima
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You may have heard about “Data-driven Supply Chain Assessment”, but do you know what it means?
Why is it necessary? Who does it? And how will it impact your supply chain planning?
In this episode, Benjamin Obling, COO at Perito IBP, digs into the questions surrounding a supply chain assessment, and will answer questions like:
* What is required to conduct a data-driven supply chain assessment?
* What elements should be assessed?
* How do you actually do it – the toolbox you need.
* How to build a business case from the assessment.
Get ready to learn!
Your host is Søren Hammer Pedersen, Chief Commercial Officer at Perito IBP.
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Inventory levels, working capital, safety stock.
All are hot topics in the world of supply chain planning, but the real question is: How do you optimize your supply chain without sacrificing service levels?
All of this and much more we’ll talk about in this episode of S&OP MasterClass™, where we’ve once again invited the knowledgeable Benjamin Obling to the table.
Benjamin will share his insights on:
* The influence of internal and external factors to the supply chain planning
* Stock policies and strategies
* Balancing inventory with data and gut-feeling
* And much much more.
Your host is Søren Hammer Pedersen, Chief Commercial Officer at Perito IBP.
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How do you operationalize sustainable initiatives in a huge supply chain?
In this second part of the DLG S&OP MasterClass, we ask our guest, Flemming Højsager Persson, what being part of the Science Based Targets initiatives entails, seen from the supply chain point of view.
Flemming Højsager Persson is the Head of Supply Chain Development at DLG, and will in this episode tell you about:
* Supply Chain Maturity and Sustainability
* How to handle owners and other stakeholders when investing in sustainability
* Consequences of sustainability for future supply chain planners
Your host is Søren Hammer Pedersen, Chief Commercial Officer at Perito Consulting.
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How does a large corporation like DLG work with sustainability? Industriously!
(Please note that this is part 1 of a 2-part mini-series on DLG's sustainability work in their supply chain. Stay tunes for part 2 in episode 10.)
DLG has just been approved by the Science Based Targets initiatives. For DLG this means mapping emissions diligently (also scope 3) as well as committing to and operationalizing ambitious sustainability targets.
This is part 1 in a 2-part-series on DLG's supply chain setup. Make sure to listen in on episode 10, where we'll continue the talk.
In this interview, you will meet Head of Supply Chain Development, Flemming Højsager Persson at DLG, who will elaborate how the sustainability commitment impacts supply chain.
In the episode, you’ll learn about:
* How the Science Based Targets impacts the DLG supply chain
* How DLG expects supply chain planning will change over the next years
* The business case behind emission targets and goal setting
* And much more …
Your host is Søren Hammer Pedersen, Chief Commercial Officer at Perito Consulting.
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How to operationalize the sustainability scopes in your supply chain planning?
Answering that question is the holy grail of sustainability and planning. And in this episode, we try to get as close to an answer as possible.
In the episode, you’ll learn about:
* Deep data transparency
* Data-based emission scenario planning
* How and where to optimize your supply chain
* And much more
Benjamin Obling, Partner at Perito Consulting, will once again guide you through the complexities with his extensive experience in S&OP and integrated Business Planning.
Your host is Søren Hammer Pedersen, Chief Commercial Officer at Perito Consulting.
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This podcast is brought to you by Perito Consulting.
This podcast is produced by Montanus.
Sustainability is all over the supply chain planning world. However, how do you get the data for the three emission scopes?
This is the topic of today’s podcast, where we look at how to map data across sustaionability scopes 1 and 2, and the complex scope 3. We’re looking at a top down approach, a bottom up one, and naturaly, what you can acquire of emission data from you ERP-system.
Benjamin Obling, Partner at Perito Consulting, will once again guide you through the complexities with his extensive experience in S&OP and integrated Business Planning.
Your host is Søren Hammer Pedersen, Chief Commercial Officer at Perito Consulting.
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In this S&OP MasterClass™ we focus our attention on the increasingly important topics of sustainability and supply chain planning.
We ask the questions:
* Why should supply chain managers care about sustainability?
* Why are supply chains not ready for sustainability initiatives, and what can CSCOs do about it?
* How do you take on the challenge of understanding and operationalizing scopes 1, 2, and 3 emissions?
* And much more!
Benjamin Obling, Partner at Perito Consulting, will take you through the ups and downs of this complex matter and let you in on some of the methods that will let your sustainability goals become reality.
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Your host is Søren Hammer Pedersen, Chief Commercial Officer at Perito Consulting.
This podcast is produced by Montanus.
In this S&OP MasterClass™ is a follow-up on the previous episode focusing on the current changes happening in the market characterized by crisis happening upon crisis. We have addressed the current obstacles, but how do your company overcome them?
Stefan Sørensen, Partner of Perito Consulting, will go through the seven steps companies need to go through to conquer the challenges of current times and to start the implementation of a more data-driven and automated approach.
Your host is Søren Hammer Pedersen, Chief Commercial Officer in Perito Consulting.
This podcast is brought to you by Perito Consulting, https://perito-consulting.com
This podcast is produced by Montanus, https://montanus.co
Connect with Søren and Benjamin
Link up with Søren Hammer Pedersen
https://www.linkedin.com/in/s%C3%B8ren-hammer-pedersen-9455254
Link up with Stefan Sørensen
https://www.linkedin.com/in/stefanperito/
In this S&OP MasterClass™ we focus on the current changes happening in the market – a market characterized by crisis happening upon crisis.
The current inflationary situation has once again created new obstacles for supply chain managers who are facing yet another round of obstacles in their supply chain planning. But what are the main difficulties companies are facing today still recovering from Covid19, while handling a current global crisis, a Russian war in Ukraine and the European inflation, and more importantly how do companies overcome them?
To help shed a light on these issues expert and partner in Perito Consulting, Stefan Sørensen, will guide you through tips and tricks you can implement in your current supply chain planning.
Your host is Søren Hammer Pedersen, Chief Commercial Officer in Perito Consulting.
This podcast is produced by Montanus, https://montanus.co
Connect with Søren and Benjamin
Link up with Søren Hammer Pedersen:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/s%C3%B8ren-hammer-pedersen-9455254
Link up with Stefan Sørensen:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/stefanperito/
In this S&OP MasterClass™ we focus on whether companies should utilize functionalities in their existing ERP systems or move to a more intelligent integrated business plan. When does it make sense to level up to a best-of-breed system?
Expert and COO of Perito Consulting, Benjamin Obling will guide you through these concerns, using his many years of expertise in supply chain management.
Your host is Søren Hammer Pedersen, Chief Commercial Officer in Perito Consulting, who will guide you through this interesting topic and help you decide whether to upgrade your current ways or utilize what you already have in store.
This podcast is produced for Perito Consulting by Montanus.
Shownotes: https://perito-consulting.com/resources/
Producer: https://montanus.co
This episode explores why businesses fail to start a transformation of their supply chain and why companies are too slow in the implementation phase. They end up dismissing the benefits of an IBP, because they want their master data to be perfect before applying further software to their current ERP systems. This is a mistake according to expert and COO of Perito Consulting, Benjamin Obling. In this episode, Benjamin explains the common behaviors of companies when contemplating a transformation, and how to move past the fear of imperfect data.
Your host is Søren Hammer Pedersen, Chief Commercial Officer at Perito Consulting, who will guide you through this interesting topic of getting your IBP process started despite your doubts.
This podcast is produced for Perito Consulting by Montanus.
Shownotes: https://perito-consulting.com/resources/
Producer: https://montanus.co
This episode dives into the functions of an Integrated Business Plan in the supply chain of your aftermarket sales. IBP processes are often overlooked in the aftermarket and in aftermarket companies. However, including aftermarket sales and services in your supply chain planning is both profitable and good customer service.
In this episode, we dive into this narrative with S&OP expert and Chief Operating Officer at Perito Consulting, Benjamin Obling. Benjamin explains the importance of focusing on the aftermarket, common aftermarket obstacles, and ways to optimize your supply chain for aftermarket sales.
Your host is Søren Hammer Pedersen, Chief Commercial Officer at Perito Consulting, who will guide you through this interesting topic of Integrated Business Planning in the aftermarket.
This podcast is produced for Perito Consulting by Montanus.
Shownotes: https://perito-consulting.com/resources/
Producer: https://montanus.co