Supply chain planning in uncertain business environments: Ensuring vertical alignment through linking S&OP with operational planning and execution

Kalla, Christian; Leciejewski, Hanno; Laplace Duarte, Fernanda; Scavarda, Luiz Felipe; Hellingrath, Bernd

Abstract

The realisation of sales and operations planning plans is increasingly challenged in uncertain environments, requiring firms to adapt their supply chain planning. While a closer linkage with operational planning and execution is considered beneficial, research on achieving this remains scarce and fragmented. This paper addresses this gap by offering a framework guiding vertical alignment in uncertain environments. The goal is achieved through a systematic literature review and presents applicable interventions and, thereby, contributes to theoretical understanding and practical implementation.

Keywords

Tactical planning; uncertain environment; S&OE

Cite as

Kalla, C., Leciejewski, H., Laplace, D. F., Scavarda, L. F., & Hellingrath, B. (2025). Supply chain planning in uncertain business environments: Ensuring vertical alignment through linking S&OP with operational planning and execution. In EurOMA, (Ed.), Proceedings of the 32nd International Annual European Operations Management Association Conference (pp. 1–9). Milan, Italy: European Operations Management Association.

Details

Publication type
Research article in proceedings (conference)

Peer reviewed
Yes

Publication status
Published

Year
2025

Conference
European Operations Management Association Conference

Venue
Mailand

Book title
Proceedings of the 32nd International Annual European Operations Management Association Conference

Editor
EurOMA

Start page
1

End page
9

Publisher
European Operations Management Association

Place
Milan, Italy

Language
English