Supply Chain Digest readers were solicited by CSCO Insights (SCDigest’s research arm) to complete a detailed survey relative to S&OP strategies, practices, processes, technology and more.

Almost 400 responses were obtained, across a wide variety industry, includingresponses from many well-known companies, large and smaller firms.

Early on, respondents were asked if their companies were using an S&OP process currently. Those that answered “No” were taken down a separate path with a few questions relative to why they were not using S&OP and if there were plans to do so in the future. These responses were also included near the end of the report.

A combination of experts from Chief Supply Chain Officer Insights, Oliver Wight and Oracle tabulated the responses, did a few cross-tabulations, put the data in chart form, and added observations and recommendations related to this information.