Advanced Sales & Operations Planning

Challenge students to master advanced S&OP. Help them make the leap from process understanding to strategic alignment, portfolio planning, and multichannel decision-making.

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Standard Course Duration: 12-16 hoursStandard Course Setup: 6 Rounds

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Introduction

Take S&OP from coordination to competitive advantage

This course builds on the fundamentals of S&OP and pushes students into more complex decisions around product portfolios, channel strategies, and integrated planning.

In this simulation, students manage the S&OP cycle for an orange fruit juice manufacturer while navigating multichannel growth, assortment complexity, and new online propositions. They must align their plans and actions across functions while maintaining service levels and profitability.

It’s an opportunity to experience how strategic S&OP enables companies to scale and adapt in dynamic markets.

Some of the Covered Concepts

Product Portfolio Market Segments Multichannel Supply Chain and E-commerce

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Who is this for

Most Relevant Courses

This learning solution is often used in:

Supply Chain Management Strategy, Customer Value and Innovation

Innovation of Products and Services

Supply Chain Operations Planning and Analysis

Learning Outcomes

Develop core competencies during the business simulation training

Structure your 5-step S&OP process.

Make sales forecasts based on area, channel, and product choices.

Assess new capabilities with a new online proposition.

Learn about the difference between retail and e-commerce from a supply chain point of view.

Bring your strategy into action.

Support for Educators

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Every one of our learning solutions is built with one goal in mind: to make your job easier and your teaching more impactful. From onboarding to course delivery and beyond, we offer tailored support designed for higher education.

Industry-Driven Curriculum
We bring real-world supply chain expertise and best practices directly into the classroom, ensuring your curriculum is always aligned with industry needs.

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One-on-one support to help you align the simulation with your course goals and teaching style.

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Benefits for Students

Give Your Students a Competitive Edge in Today’s Workforce

Highest Learning Impact

Enhancing student engagement through experiential learning, resulting in improved retention and comprehension levels.
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Real-world Application

Bridging the gap between theoretical concepts and real-world applications, preparing students for practical challenges.
Develop T-shaped Professionals

Fostering proficiency in specialized areas of supply chain management and interdisciplinary skills crucial for students’ career success.
Learner-centric Experience

Fully immersing students in a risk-free environment, making strategic, cross-functional business decisions.
Elevate Professional Competencies

Cultivating critical thinking alongside real-world skills such as decision-making, negotiation, collaboration, and more!
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Business Game

Powered by the World’s Leading Cloud-based Business Game: The Fresh Connection

At the heart of this learning experience is The Fresh Connection, the world’s leading business simulation for value chain management.

Students step into executive roles such as VP Sales, VP Purchasing, VP Operations, and VP Supply Chain. Working together as a team, they analyze data, align decisions, and experience the full complexity of managing a supply chain from beginning to end.

Used by top universities and global companies, The Fresh Connection brings theory to life through competitive, scenario-based learning that drives engagement and deep understanding.