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Inventory Fitness: Governance, Targets and Segmentation

July 15, 2025
Oliver Wight

In today’s dynamic supply chain landscape, inventory management is too often reactive, addressed only when problems arise. But what if your inventory could do more than just keep up with demand? What if it could drive business growth?


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A Holistic Approach to Business Planning

June 1, 2025
Oliver Wight

Integrated business planning (IBP) remains largely misunderstood. IBP is a holistic approach that brings together sales, marketing, finance, supply chain and IT to collaborate and make informed decisions.


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Wednesday, July 30th

Managing Uncertainty: The Role IBP Plays

May 29, 2025
Oliver Wight

This webinar examines how Integrated Business Planning equips organizations to proactively manage these changes and enable improved business performance. Attendees will learn how IBP operationalizes strategy, manages change, drives timely decisions enabling companies to adjust tactics and resources to create and maintain a competitive edge.


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Oliver Wight

Inventory Fitness: Governance, Targets and Segmentation

July 23, 2024
Oliver Wight

Without an inventory governance program, working capital will not align with your business aspirations. Attack inventory directly with Oliver Wight in this fast-paced, concise webinar on Inventory Governance.


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Oliver Wight

Plans Are Nothing, Planning Is Everything - Are You Prepared To Compete in Any Environment?

September 28, 2023
Oliver Wight

This webinar will focus on the top five key drivers of readiness to compete effectively in an ever-changing supply chain environment.


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No More Year-End Financial Surprises!

Connecting Strategy to Execution With Integrated Strategy Management

December 7, 2020
Oliver Wight
Five key elements of Integrated Strategy Management help to execute corporate plans and drive financial results.
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Five Tips for Preserving Your Supply Chain During and After a Disaster

Five Tips for Preserving Your Supply Chain During and After a Disaster

November 4, 2020
Oliver Wight

What’s the best way to cope with a crisis?


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Inventory Governance: Inventory Is Not a Problem; It Is a Symptom

Inventory Governance: Inventory Is Not a Problem — It's a Symptom

September 3, 2020
Oliver Wight

How to make chronic inventory issues a thing of the past. 


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Scenario Planning: A Necessary Skill to Drive Better Decision Making in Integrated Business Planning

Scenario Planning: How to Drive Better Decision Making in Integrated Business Planning

September 12, 2019
Oliver Wight
Get Rhythm - The Operating Cadence of Integrated Business Planning - Frequently Asked Questions

Get Rhythm: The Operating Cadence of Integrated Business Planning

September 12, 2019
Oliver Wight

Does your IBP process have rhythm or arrhythmia?

Eric Deutsch and Timm Reiher answer questions they are frequently asked about the schedule and cadence of Integrated Business Planning (IBP).

The topics covered include:

  •       The typical review meeting schedule
  •       The pre-tasks required to ensure effective reviews
  •       Is it okay to skip reviews
  •       What happens when reviews are combined
  •       The disadvantages of conducting IBP quarterly instead of monthly

After reading this white paper, you will be able to assess the rhythm of your IBP process and whether improvements are needed.

If your company is just starting to operate IBP, you will know the cadence pitfalls to avoid in designing the IBP process.


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