Blog Posts
S&OP vs S&OE: Why Both Matter and Where Each One Stops
Those of us involved in cross-functional planning often discover that our carefully aligned, high-level plans lose...
Navigating Tight Margins in Process Manufacturing: Strategies for Success (Without Losing Your Sanity)
Let’s be honest… if you work in process manufacturing, whether that be brewing beer or producing synthetic fibres,...
MAPE: The Metric Everyone Loves to Hate (But Shouldn’t)
Ah, MAPE. Or Mean Absolute Percentage Error. The metric that supply chain professionals love to hate. The villain of...
What is Sales and Operations Execution? Understanding the basics of S&OE
Ever heard the term Sales and Operations Execution and wondered what it all means? If so, then this is the blog post...
How Manufacturers Can Slash Inefficiencies and Maximise Agility with I-Plan
In today’s manufacturing environment, businesses are under constant pressure to do more with less. Rising costs,...
I-Plan and Quicksilver Join Forces to Deliver Cutting-Edge Planning Solutions
Partnership Announcement We’re proud to announce a new partnership between I-Plan and Quicksilver...
Navigating Change in Process Manufacturing: Why Modern Planning Tools Matter
Process manufacturers are under more pressure than ever. Supply chains are stretched, customer demands are shifting...
Why AI Is No Longer Optional in Process Manufacturing Forecasting
The process manufacturing industry is under immense pressure to respond to fast-changing market demands, supply chain...
I-Plan Reaches Carbon-Neutral Milestone, Setting New Standards in Sustainability
May 2025 – I-Plan, a leading provider of Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) solutions for the process...