The Supply Chaney Podcast
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The Supply Chaney Podcast
Ep. 23 - Supply Chain Planning 101
In this episode we talk with Anant Jain, Executive Director, Supply Chain Planning at EY, discussing his journey in the industry, the role and importance of planning in the supply chain process, and the concepts of supply vs demand planning, S&OP, and integrated business planning. Anant shares insights on the consulting versus industry role career paths and the significance of experience in industry in establishing credibility for consultants. He emphasizes the need for collaboration between planning and other departments, the role of AI in enhancing decision-making, and offers advice for students and aspiring supply chain professionals.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Background
04:26 Choosing Consulting and Transitioning to Industry
09:14 Career Advice for Students and Early Career Professionals
13:25 Explaining the Planning Function in the Supply Chain
15:14 Supply Chain Planning During Covid
15:31 The Chip Shortage and Planning Challenges
16:46 Demand and Supply Planning, S&OP, and Integrated Business Planning
17:57 The Importance of Planning in the Supply Chain
19:02 Making a mistake example
19:57 Challenges of Change Management in Planning
21:49 Career Path in Planning and Supply Chain Leadership
24:11 The Need for Alignment and Collaboration in Planning
25:04 AI and Machine Learning in Supply Chain Planning
28:26 Taking a Holistic Approach to Planning in the Supply Chain
29:24 Change. The fundamental challenge for planners
30:26 Planning as a route to leadership roles
32:12 Break down organizational silos for better supply chains
35:26 Planning in a nutshell