2011: The Year of the People

Currently market and industry experts are talking broadly about a supply chain talent gap affecting companies today due to the changing skill set and expectations of their people.  We think the real organization dynamic is a planning gap. If you were planning better would you have so many execution issues?  The fact is there are plenty of people executing - just not enough planning.

Planning is a struggle - it is not a simple task determining how to structure planning, engage cross functional stakeholders, and align demand and supply in the face of dynamic market conditions and evolving business strategies.  As planning experts our Talent Development Programs help companies design and build planning organizations with a planning for growth mindset and proficiencies necessary to excel in an ambiguous environment.

Our tailored programs have helped organizations and planners establish skills to:

• Assess and manage market dynamics
• Recognize and respond to shifting business patterns
• Apply analytics to evaluate facts, develop a base plan, and represent scenarios
• Leverage social skills to interact with key stakeholders and build execution support
• Leverage planning systems to ensure consistency of process and performance
• Lead the planning process and team
• Align the organization in a decision-making process focused on profitable growth

Make 2011 The Year of the People.  Invest in yours now.