Gear Solutions

Gear Solutions is a monthly B2B magazine containing editorial content that emphasizes emerging technologies, processes, materials, and R&D. Readers find valuable, in-depth technical articles on hobbing, grinding, finishing processes, lubrication, heat treating, cutting tools, workholding, high-tech coatings, metrology, gear design, noise, hardness, and other topics — all specifically related to the manufacture of gears for industrial applications.

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Gear Solutions

Gear Solutions is a monthly B2B magazine containing editorial content that emphasizes emerging technologies, processes, materials, and R&D. Readers find valuable, in-depth technical articles on hobbing, grinding, finishing processes, lubrication, heat treating, cutting tools, workholding, high-tech coatings, metrology, gear design, noise, hardness, and other topics — all specifically related to the manufacture of gears for industrial applications.

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IDC Manufacturing Insights: Doing Sales and Operations Planning Right

As companies wrestle with structural changes and the proliferation of mobile, social and analytics tools, Sales and Operation Planning (S&OP) has become a top priority for manufacturers. But given that S&OP is not a new process, what’s driving this focus?

To gain an independent perspective, Infor spoke with industry expert Simon Ellis about S&OP’s evolving role in today’s manufacturing environment.

Download the interview and see answers to important questions such as:

  • Why is S&OP so important for many manufacturers?
  • What external factors make S&OP critical for success?
  • How has S&OP evolved to take advantage of new technology?
  • What are the business benefits?
  • How are leading companies leveraging S&OP?

You’ll also read how effective S&OP utilization can help you:

  • Enhance collaboration and synchronization
  • Increase supply chain visibility
  • Support business decisions
  • Improve customer service levels
  • Reduce inventory and shorten lead times

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