Planning is a key management role in any organization, whether a private business, a nonprofit organization, a corporate business or a government agency. Managers engage in different types of ...

The new presidential administration brings with it a new corps of leaders who will have to learn how the Department of Defense (DoD) plans military operations. It also means an opportunity to improve ...

Operational success is the backbone of any thriving organization, and I believe the key to achieving it lies in effective annual planning. It's crucial to reflect on the past and strategize for the ...

Operational flexibility is just the first step in being prepared for an uncertain future: Financial modeling of scenarios is the necessary second step. Some business leaders are prepared for surprises ...

Sales, inventory and operations planning (SIOP) is process used for monitoring and upgrading a company's operating plan. It pulls all departments together to ensure that potential problems can be ...

The next step in creating your business plan is to develop an Operations Plan that will serve your customers, keep your operating costs in line, and ensure profitability. Your ops plan should detail ...

As operations ended at the passenger transit center at Manas, Kyrgyzstan, U.S. Army Europe (USAREUR) planners had an opportunity to shape the fight in Afghanistan and prepare for future force ...

Identifying gaps in sales and operations planning (S&OP) is critical to achieving the value of demand-driven supply networks. There are practical methods to uncover misalignments that can hinder ...

Operational planning teams, OPTs for short, help solve some of the most complex problems that surface during warfare. These teams provide the avenue for combatant commands and joint task forces to ...

Defense Health Headquarters, Falls Church, Va.--New Chief of Staff of the Army James C. McConville has not backed off on readiness as a critical focus of the Army. His overall priority is "People", ...