Use Case

SAles & Operations planning with pigment

Encourage collaboration across finance, sales, marketing and supply chain to make S&OP a smoother process.
Disconnected teams hurt planning efficiency
Data silos mean many organizations conducting S&OP run into the same problems:
Aligning operational plans with business strategy is difficult
Difficult to evaluate the effectiveness of plans
Communication and collaboration across teams breaks down

forecast, plan, and adapt.

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S&OP overview dashboard in Pigment

Better collaboration across your business

By breaking down silos between teams, you can exchange data more freely and frequently, ensuring constant access to the insights you need.

Align operational and strategic plans

Improved visibility means that you can forecast with greater accuracy, align product and inventory to demand and allocate resources more effectively. So you can ensure plans across the business are aligned at every level.

Understand what makes success

Insights don’t just improve planning - they give you the tools to assess how successful prior plans have been. You’re able to learn from every implementation, and build for further success over time.

KEY FEATURES FOR SALES & OPERATIONS PLANNING

scenarios

Plan for every eventuality

Utilize 'what-if' scenario plans to evaluate the impact of potential events to minimize the impact of disruption and keep your plans adaptable.

One interface, one source of data for your teams

Ensure that demand forecasts, inventory targets and production plans align with sales, marketing and operational goals for a smoother, more connected planning process.

Collaborate with clarity

Pigment's automated imports, alerts, notifications and other collaboration tools ensure that you're always able to access data and insights from the teams you need when you need them.

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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.