Traditional utility planning typically involves three largely independent planning processes for generation, transmission, and distribution. The emergence and rapid growth of renewable and ...

Integrated business planning (IBP) is a process that does exactly what its name implies—it brings together fragmented strands of strategic, financial and operational planning and performance ...

Integrated business planning (IBP) has evolved from a supply chain initiative to a core function that enables strategic alignment, risk mitigation and value creation. Businesses today are navigating ...

When senior business executives are in the habit of trouble-shooting supply, demand and customer service issues week to week and day to day — that is a symptom of an organizational problem. A company ...

Getting inventories right is hard—but why? In this age of advanced technology, ERP systems, and AI, one would expect companies to leverage these tools as a competitive advantage or, at the very least, ...

The business environment is constantly evolving, and companies must adapt to remain competitive while balancing customer expectations with shareholder goals. One way companies can do this is by ...

Closed-loop execution-to-bid system continuously updates bid data based on past performance. Use historical, managed, controlled bid data to ensure accuracy and reduce bid and proposal expense. Create ...

Tom Strohl is the President of Oliver Wight America's, a global business consulting firm specializing in Integrated Business Planning. A January report (download required) from the World Economic ...

Insurance and financial plans go hand in hand. Used together, they can ensure that clients are not only protected in the event of unforeseen circumstances but also positioned for long-term financial ...