S&OP MasterClass
Episodes
How to balance AI in supply chain planning with human judgement
11 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
AI is moving fast and it’s changing the way supply chains are run. But a big question remains: how do you tap into its power without losing control ...
How to balance AI in supply chain planning with human judgement
04 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
AI is moving fast and it’s changing the way supply chains are run. But a big question remains: how do you tap into its power without losing control ...
Why your MRP is insufficient in the real word of S&OP and what do do about it
14 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Do you actually trust the MRP output you get every day, or are you stuck with unrealistic plans and constant firefighting?In this episode of the S&...
Skip the honeymoon and make vendor selection work
01 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mastering vendor selection = cut risk and pick the right partner.Are you still choosing vendors based on pitch decks and checklists? You're absolutely...
Future-proofing supply chains: From Excel to AI-driven planning
10 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How ready is your supply chain for the next disruption?In this episode of the S&OP MasterClass, Søren Hammer Pedersen talks with integrated busin...
The revenue insights hiding in your S&OP process – and how to find them
06 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Is your S&OP process really connected to your company’s goals or is it stuck in its own lane?In this episode, Søren Hammer sits down with Benja...
Why demand variability is killing your supply chain planning
02 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What’s causing the most stress in your planning process?Missed forecasts?Late deliveries? The real issue might be something sneakier: variability.I...
Unlock planning excellence – Strategies for supply chain leaders
28 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Why do so many companies settle for “good enough” in supply chain planning – when better is absolutely possible?In this episode of the S&OP ...
Demand AI – Transforming Supply Chain Forecasting for Competitive Edge
30 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Is your demand plan giving you the accuracy you need – or are you reacting more than you’d like?In this episode of the S&OP MasterClass, Søre...
5 Pitfalls Using AI in Supply Chain Planning and How to Mitigate them
08 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
AI can certainly boost your supply chain management. But how? And what risks are there to avoid?This is the topic of todays episode, where er take a g...
AI in Supply Chain: Beyond the Buzzwords
20 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
You know that AI is transforming supply chain planning. But can you differ buzzwords from business? In this deep dive episode, Søren Hammer Pedersen...
Supply Chain Assessment – Why and How?
25 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
You may have heard about “Data-driven Supply Chain Assessment”, but do you know what it means? Why is it necessary? Who does it? And how will it i...
How to Reduce Inventory & Working Capital
04 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Inventory levels, working capital, safety stock. All are hot topics in the world of supply chain planning, but the real question is: How do you optimi...
DLG: Sustainability in a Huge Supply Chain – Part 2
31 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
How do you operationalize sustainable initiatives in a huge supply chain? In this second part of the DLG S&OP MasterClass, we ask our guest, Flemm...
DLG: Sustainability in a Huge Supply Chain – Part 1
15 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
How does a large corporation like DLG work with sustainability? Industriously!(Please note that this is part 1 of a 2-part mini-series on DLG's sustai...
The Holy Grail of Sustainability & Supply Chain Planning
29 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
How to operationalize the sustainability scopes in your supply chain planning?Answering that question is the holy grail of sustainability and planning...
How to Map Your Supply Chain Sustainability Scopes with Data
15 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Sustainability is all over the supply chain planning world. However, how do you get the data for the three emission scopes? This is the topic of today...
Sustainability will Hit Supply Chain Planning like a Train (Soon)
01 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this S&OP MasterClass™ we focus our attention on the increasingly important topics of sustainability and supply chain planning.We ask the que...
Seven Steps for Conquering the Hectic Supply Chain Environment
04 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this S&OP MasterClass™ is a follow-up on the previous episode focusing on the current changes happening in the market characterized by crisis...
Between Crises: From Out-of-Stock to Excess Stock
04 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this S&OP MasterClass™ we focus on the current changes happening in the market – a market characterized by crisis happening upon crisis. Th...
ERP or Integrated Business Planning Tool?
23 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this S&OP MasterClass™ we focus on whether companies should utilize functionalities in their existing ERP systems or move to a more intellige...
IBP Transformation: There is No Perfect Time
23 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This episode explores why businesses fail to start a transformation of their supply chain and why companies are too slow in the implementation phase. ...
Winning Aftermarket Sales with Attentive S&OP
23 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This episode dives into the functions of an Integrated Business Plan in the supply chain of your aftermarket sales. IBP processes are often overlooked...