SIOP
The acronym for Sales, Inventory, and Operations Planning
The Sales, Inventory, and Operations Planning (SIOP) module is a business process that aligns sales, operations, and other departments to improve customer service and profitability. It is a dynamic process that updates the operation plan on a regular basis to get the right inventory to the right place at the right time. The Sales, Inventory, and Operations Planning (SIOP) module enables a company to integrate projections from various departments and organizations to develop a time-phased inventory plan aligned with its strategic objectives.
System Configuration
The SIOP module is enabled by the
SIOP_VISIBILITY global setting.
Features
The SIOP module includes a set of features that support cross‑functional planning, alignment, and decision‑making.
Consensus Forecasting
The
Consensus Forecasting feature of SIOP enables multiple departments to review, adjust, and agree on a shared forecast before it is finalized.