Supply Chain Planning Issues
Missed sales, stockouts, and firefighting don’t have to be your reality.
At Supply Value, we help organisations regain control of their supply chain through smarter, streamlined planning. From Inventory Management to Integrated Business Planning, we build systems that deliver the right product, in the right place, at the right time.
We make strategy work!
Struggling with Planning? Here’s How to Get Ahead
Planning issues cost more than you think. From missed sales and frustrated customers to inventory piling up in the wrong place.
Most organisations try to respond quickly, but that only creates more chaos. What you’re facing isn’t bad luck. It’s a clear sign your planning process isn’t keeping up.
At Supply Value, we help organisations move from reactive to reliable planning. By aligning people, data, and decisions, we create systems that are forward-looking, efficient, and tailored to your needs.
Our proven, practical yet strategic approach has helped clients cut waste, boost delivery performance and gain full control over their supply chain, from Inventory Management to Integrated Business Planning.
Our Solutions: Start Where It Matters Most
Not every organisation needs to jump straight to Integrated Business Planning. Whether you’re fixing inventory imbalances or realigning your entire operation, start where it matters most to you.
1. Inventory Management
Inventory Management ensures the right stock is in the right place at the right time, helping you meet customer demand, streamline operations, and cut unnecessary costs.
2. Supply and Demand Planning
Supply & Demand Planning involves accurately forecasting customer demand and aligning it with available capacity to ensure timely production and delivery of products or services.
3. Sales and Operations Planning
S&OP is a process that enables your organisation to align supply and demand across the product portfolio, using data-driven insights to support better decisions and improve business performance.
4. Integrated Business Planning
Integrated Business Planning is a holistic approach that connects strategy, finance, and operations into one clear process, so your organisation can make faster, smarter, and more aligned decisions.
Not sure where to start? Let the Data Guide You
Knowing your maturity level is essential. It helps you spot gaps, unlock growth opportunities, and get more from your planning process. Organisations that invest in maturing their planning processes see better team alignment, improved service levels, reduced costs, and better responsiveness to market shifts.
Our Free Maturity Quickscan gives you a fast, insightful view of your planning maturity across key dimensions. It only takes 10 minutes, and the insights are instant.
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Inventory Management
Fix Stock Issues Before They Cost You
Imagine running out of stock while your warehouse is full, or losing customers because the products they want aren’t available. It’s more common than you think, and it’s costing you time, money, and trust.
In today’s fast-moving, complex market, where expectations for on-time delivery are higher than ever, inventory control isn’t just important, it’s essential.
At Supply Value, we help you build smarter inventory management by combining proven strategies and data-driven tools. Whether you’re starting from scratch or improving what’s already there, we tailor our approach to your specific needs, so you can avoid shortages, reduce waste, and deliver with confidence.
Supply and Demand Planning
Stop guessing, start delivering
Struggling with overstock, last-minute firefighting, or missed deliveries? Poor demand alignment often hides in plain sight until it becomes costly.
When demand and supply are out of sync, efficiency suffers and margins shrink. A solid planning process helps you forecast more accurately, align production to real demand, and avoid unnecessary inventory.
At Supply Value, we combine deep supply chain expertise with a practical, data-driven approach. From improving forecasting accuracy and inventory strategy to aligning procurement, logistics and sales, we help you strengthen your planning where it matters most.
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Sales and Operations Planning
From Fragmented Planning to Aligned Performance
As your organisation grows, so does the complexity: more products, more channels, and rising logistics demands. Without alignment, even the best plans fall short.
Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) connects sales, supply chain, finance, operations, and leadership in one integrated planning process. This lets you anticipate change, balance supply and demand, and make confident decisions. Not just for next month, but up to 18 months ahead.
At Supply Value, we help you design, implement, or optimise your S&OP process to fit your business model, your people, and your systems. Whether you’re starting from zero or scaling to the next level, we guide you every step of the way.
Integrated Business Planning
Lead with a Long-Term Vision
If your organisation has mastered S&OP, it’s time to take the next step: Integrated Business Planning (IBP). IBP enhances your planning process by aligning strategic goals, financial plans, and operational decisions into one value-driven process, giving you greater control over the future.
With a 3–5 year horizon, IBP helps you anticipate change, make smarter decisions, and drive cross-functional alignment for better agility, customer satisfaction, and profitability.
At Supply Value, we help you design and implement IBP frameworks tailored to your organisation’s structure, systems, and ambition, so you can plan for what’s next with clarity and confidence.
We Make Strategy Work: Real Results from Industry Leaders
As a certified B Corp, we don’t just advise, we help clients install a strategy that works. We Make Strategy Work!
Smart S&OP Structure Helps Sunbeam Deliver Solar Mounts Just in Time and Reduce Risk
Supply Value supported Sunbeam in implementing a Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) structure to align product demand with their supply chain. This enabled just-in-time production of solar mounts, resulting in higher customer satisfaction, optimised inventory levels, reduced overhead costs, and lower financial risk.
Smarter Supply Chain Planning Helps UW Boost Production Reliability
Supply Value supported UW in developing a supply chain improvement roadmap focused on better planning and reliability. We designed and implemented a new production planning system, using validated data to streamline operations and increase delivery performance in the manufacturing process. 
Smart Tracking and Insights Help Yanmar Optimize Supply Chain Operations
Supply Value supported Yanmar Marine International by using trackers and software to make inventory and stock locations transparent. This improved supply chain visibility led to faster allocation, from 10 to 4 days, and clear insight into deliveries and operational processes, both monthly and annually.
Supply Chain & IT Strategy Help Zeeman Boost Cross Dock Efficiency
Supply Value co-created Zeeman’s Supply Chain and IT strategy, leading to a 28–35% increase in cross-dock feasibility. Standardised packaging was implemented to streamline logistics operations further.
Data-Driven Inventory Model Helps Freudenberg Improve Stock and Service Levels
Supply Value developed a quantified inventory model for Freudenberg to optimise stock levels and batch sizes. This led to a 5% increase in inventory, improved service levels, and optimal stock locations for raw materials and finished goods. A new planning process was implemented, and the planning team was trained for lasting impact.
Lean Warehouse Optimisation Boosts Scotch & Soda’s Delivery Performance
Supply Value helped Scotch & Soda improve warehouse performance by establishing a stable organisational structure and optimising processes using Lean principles. This resulted in a 55% increase in operational performance and significantly improved on-time, in-full deliveries to customers.
Strategic Supply Chain Optimisation Helps Canon Medical Cut Inventory by 30%
Supply Value supported Canon Medical in creating a long-term supply chain optimization plan. This included an inventory planning model, a clear optimization roadmap, and a KPI dashboard. The approach led to a 30% inventory reduction and a decrease in plastic packaging usage.
Explore Our Knowledge Hub:
Whitepaper: Inventory Management
Imagine this: your organization is incurring unnecessarily high costs because you have built up excess inventory. Or you’re losing customers because you don’t have the requested products in stock and, as a result, cannot deliver your products on time. These are two...
Whitepaper: Integrated Business Planning (IBP)
In an increasingly complex and uncertain world, traditional supply chain planning is no longer enough. Integrated Business Planning (IBP) provides a unified, forward-looking approach that aligns your strategy, operations, and finance, helping you make better...
Optimizing Inventory Management: The Success Story of Freudenberg with Supply Value
As a manufacturing company, inventory management is an essential part of the process. Think of dealing with issues such as overstocking, stockouts, and inefficient inventory rotation. These issues can lead to unnecessary costs, missed sales opportunities, and...
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Maurits van Zoeren
BU Manager Supply Chain & Operations
