Sales & Operations Planning

Maine Pointe’s integrated business planning approach helps the organization accelerate the ability to fulfill demand balanced against supply to optimize resources by implementing a disciplined, cross-functionally aligned planning process.

Our sales, inventory & operations planning optimization approach leverages Maine Pointe’s data analytics, planning, leader and organization alignment and industry supply chain subject matter expertise.

We work with our clients to implement processes and practices that best fulfill the requirements created from demand (the demand plan). Supply planning includes the business frontend functions, procurement, manufacturing, operations, and distribution considering capacity constraints and material availability. The objective is to balance supply and demand in a manner that achieves the financial and service objectives of the organization.

We employ a cross-functional approach to implement best-in-class supply planning processes, procedures and meeting cadence, and we leverage the latest digital tools to optimize capacity, utilization production, inventory and service, supported by on-the-ground training and decision support tools.

Our approach to sales, inventory and operations planning is integrated into our end-to-end supply chain and operations transformation methodology called Total Value Optimization™.

Benefits

Reduce cost and cash flow through optimization of resources, scheduling and reductions in inventory
Improve customer satisfaction through on time in full (OTIF)
Enhance capacity and agility with visibility to KPIs
Increase collaboration and integration within the organization and suppliers to optimize cross-functional effectiveness
Improve visibility to long term capacity constraints allowing for more efficient capital execution

How we work with you

Maine Pointe delivers compelling results

Analyze

Our rapid insights and analysis provide a clear proof-of-claim study to demonstrate benefits, along with a jointly developed implementation roadmap outlining activities, timelines, and resources. We also deliver a financial business case that defines investment needs and expected returns.

Implement

We collaborate closely with your team to drive accelerated, measurable improvements in profitability, cash, resilience, and growth—backed by our unique guarantee. By aligning leadership and operations with strategic goals, we enhance processes, teams, and behaviors to ensure lasting impact.

Sustain

After engagement, we continue to drive value by periodically reviewing performance, providing training, and ensuring ongoing visibility through your Supply Chain Control Tower. We also conduct testing, inspection, and
certification programs to enhance resilience and compliance.