Use Case

SAles & Operations planning with pigment

Encourage collaboration across finance, sales, marketing and supply chain to make S&OP a smoother process.
What’s holding you back
Data access issues and tools that don’t facilitate collaboration cause a variety of issues.
Operational plans are unaligned with business strategy
Resource allocation is driven by incomplete/uncertain demand signals
Missed market opportunities and customer dissatisfaction
Siloed and disconnected tools lead to reactive decision making
S&OP overview dashboard in Pigment
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Data-driven revenue growth

Identify trends in data to understand what’s driving success, where to make efficiencies and how to drive revenue and protect margins.

Align operational and strategic plans

Cross-functional alignment unlocks greater forecasting precision, sharper visibility, and smarter use of resources.

Smarter, informed decision making

A real time view of performance enables you to identify bottlenecks, understand tradeoffs and make smarter, more strategic decisions.

KEY FEATURES FOR SALES & OPERATIONS PLANNING

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Plan for every eventuality

Scenario modeling helps balance supply against constraints, while AI assistants help you plan faster and with more confidence.

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Fast, flexible decision making

Dynamic modeling allows you to quickly adjust plans based on performance and understand the impact of every decision, so you can always satisfy demand.

One connected view across your data

Brings all your data together, to spot risks and opportunities and ensure the alignment of supply chain actions with financial goals.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How can Pigment help my business align operational and strategic plans in S&OP?

Pigment provides visibility across all teams, making it easier to align your operational plans with business strategies. With accurate forecasts and clear insights, your organization can ensure that product, inventory, and resources are effectively aligned with demand.

Why is collaboration important in Sales & Operations Planning?

Collaboration is crucial in S&OP as it ensures that all departments—finance, sales, marketing, and supply chain—are aligned on key metrics and objectives. This shared understanding improves forecasting accuracy, reduces operational silos, and ultimately leads to more efficient resource management and increased revenue growth.

What benefits does Pigment bring to S&OP for improving inventory management?

With Pigment, you can better align inventory levels with demand forecasts, ensuring that stock levels are optimized. This alignment reduces the risk of stockouts or excess inventory, enabling efficient resource allocation and lowering carrying costs.

How does Pigment ensure flexibility in S&OP for rapid market changes?

Pigment’s adaptive planning tools, including scenario planning and real-time data updates, allow your business to respond quickly to changing market conditions. This flexibility helps maintain alignment across teams and supports quick decision-making.

Can Pigment support new product introductions in S&OP?

Yes, Pigment integrates data from marketing and product teams into the demand review process, enabling demand planners to account for new product introductions. This ensures a holistic view of demand that includes all factors influencing inventory and supply.