Integrated Tactical Planning

The experts atOliver Wightprovidebusiness leaderswithinvaluable informationfor integratingthetactical planningprocess Integrated Tactical Planning (ITP)is an essential process forregularly re-aligningproduct, demand, and supply plans in the short term,therebygivingthe Executive teamthe confidence thatoperational activitiesare being wellmanaged, unless they formally hear otherwise.This cross-functional re-planning processis vital to respondingtochange,increasingcompetitiveness, andreducing costs.Integrated Tactical Planning:Respond to Change, Increase Competitiveness and Reduce Costshelpssenior executivesdevote more time tostrategy and other value-addedactivitiesby deploying ITP practices throughout their organization. Written by the leadership team at Oliver Wight,one of theworld'smost respectedfirmsfor effectivelyintegratingbusiness processesand improving business outcomes, this authoritative resourceoffersacontemporary view of the processes, behavior change methods, and new technology for implementingITPprocesses.Throughout the text, the authors share business-proven concepts, define fundamental terms, and provide real-life examples of how Integrated Tactical Planning has been applied in various industries and businesses.Clear and accurate chapters cover essential topics includingstrategy alignment, product and demand plan execution, supply scheduling, performance improvement, and more.Presenting the information necessary to get an organization started on its Integrated Tactical Planning journey, this book: Describes howtomanage and alignproductportfolio changes and new productswithin a single management process Explains the mechanisms and behavioral requirements for an organization to successfully execute Integrated Tactical Planning Offers methods for improving reaction time andcost-effectively respondingtochangesin Demand and Supply Reviews different design and deployment strategies, structures and roles, and the keyITPelementssuch asprocess definitionandsustainability Featuresacomprehensivecase study that details the challengesand results experienced by an Oliver Wight client company that implemented Integrated Tactical Planning Integrated Tactical Planning:Respond to Change, Increase Competitiveness and ReduceCostsisa must-have book forsenior executives, leaders, managers, and planners at organizations of any size across all industries.