This document has many names. It has been known as a Reverse PO and a Purchase Order Change. Depending on what agreements are in place between the supplier and retailer you are working with, it can be set up in two common ways.
S&OP is a collaborative management process designed to align sales, marketing, production, procurement, logistics, and finance functions within an organization. Read more to learn how to make your S&OP effective.
There are ways to minimize and avoid those storm clouds altogether when you update your grower software systems. With the right process, software supplier and mindset you can enjoy the rain and avoid the storm.
It can be intimidating to choose a software system to improve your business. Especially if you feel too busy to spend the time to learn about what options are available. However, that might be exactly why this is the time you need to find out how it can benefit your operation.
Planning is even more important in the growing industry due to the large number of items that can be grown, the complexity of the supply chain and the seasonality of the product.