--- title: RtM & Supply Chain Blog | supply chain excellence description: supply chain excellence | Enchange is an international supply chain & RtM consultancy. Learn more about our 20 Step to RtM Excellence methodology and find useful resources to improve your supply chain operations. image: //supplychain.enchange.com/Portals/85647/images/S&OP%20teamwork%20and%20sales%20forecasting-resized-600.JPG --- [Login](https://www.enchange.com/login/) - - - - [![Enchange](https://supplychain.enchange.com/hubfs/Enchange_October2019/Image/logo.png)](https://www.enchange.com/) # Route to Market & Supply Chain Blog Welcome to our blog! We are passionate about Route to Market and supply chain management and we are delighted to share our thoughts with you. We would like to hear from you too, so please comment on our posts or [**contact us**](https://www.enchange.com/contact-us/). ## Latest Posts ## [Christmas S&OP 2025: Santa & Opening Presents](https://supplychain.enchange.com/christmas-sop-2025-santa-opening-presents) Dave Jordan Fri, Dec 13, 2024 Nearly there! “Dashing through the snow In a one horse open sleigh…” Ok, how many of you started to sing those lines? Yes, the festive period is fast approaching and the biggest and best Supply Chain in the world is almost ready to activate. This is… ## [Top 10 Benefits of S&OP (Sales & Operational Planning)](https://supplychain.enchange.com/top-10-benefits-of-sales-operational-planning-sop-1) Dave Jordan Wed, Oct 16, 2024 This article was first published several years ago but it is about time for a refreshed look at what S&OP brings to your business. A reminder In successful FMCG and other companies, Sales & Operational Planning (S&OP) is the flexible glue that holds… ## [End to End Supply Chain: 7 Top Tips for Action Now!](https://supplychain.enchange.com/end-to-end-supply-chain-7-top-tips-for-action-now) Dave Jordan Wed, Mar 30, 2022 In the Four Frequent Flaws series we have looked at the entire supply chain right up to the consumer shelf, i.e. the Enchange 6-Part Model. What can go wrong, what can go right, what can I change quickly? FMCG CEOs are asking what they can do now… ## [FMCG Reaching the Consumer Shelf: 4 Frequent Flaws to Avoid](https://supplychain.enchange.com/fmcg-reaching-the-consumer-shelf-4-frequent-flaws-to-avoid) Dave Jordan Wed, Mar 23, 2022 Nearly there! The last step of the Enchange 6-part model when you finally get your product on the shelf. Actually, you do not do it yourself but you rely on Shane from the retailer back of store. How can you ensure Shane does an excellent job? We… ## [FMCG Transport: 4 Frequent Flaws to Avoid](https://supplychain.enchange.com/fmcg-transport-4-frequent-flaws-to-avoid) Dave Jordan Wed, Mar 16, 2022 Supply chains have had a torrid time over the last 2 years and just when you think COVID is dissipating, Putin kicks off! One of the problems faced by senior leaders seeking performance improvement is that it takes an age to get going and it all… ## [FMCG Warehousing: 4 Frequent Flaws to Avoid](https://supplychain.enchange.com/fmcg-warehousing-4-frequent-flaws-to-avoid) Dave Jordan Thu, Mar 10, 2022 Need a change in your supply chain performance now? One of the problems faced by senior leaders seeking performance improvement is that it all seems to take far too long. While transformational structural changes cannot be rushed, there are several… ## [FMCG Manufacturing: 4 Frequent Flaws to Avoid](https://supplychain.enchange.com/fmcg-manufacturing-4-frequent-flaws-to-avoid) Dave Jordan Wed, Mar 02, 2022 One of the problems faced by senior leaders seeking performance improvement is that it all seems to take far too long. While structural changes cannot be rushed, there are many initiatives you can take to make changes in your supply chain. What can… ## [FMCG Supply Planning: 4 Frequent Flaws to Avoid](https://supplychain.enchange.com/fmcg-supply-planning-4-frequent-flaws-to-avoid) Dave Jordan Mon, Feb 28, 2022 The Enchange Supply Chain House is available for those wishing to embark on a structured, journey towards Supply Chain excellence. What about those companies who need change now with no time to waste? What can they do to effect meaningful change… ## [FMCG Demand Planning: 4 Frequent Flaws to Avoid](https://supplychain.enchange.com/fmcg-demand-planning-4-frequent-flaws-to-avoid) Dave Jordan Wed, Feb 16, 2022 The Enchange Supply Chain House is available for those wishing to embark on a structured, medium-term journey towards Supply Chain excellence. What about those companies who need change now with no time to waste? What can they do to effect… ## [FMCG Sourcing: 4 Frequent Flaws to Avoid](https://supplychain.enchange.com/fmcg-sourcing-4-frequent-flaws-to-avoid) Dave Jordan Fri, Feb 11, 2022 The Enchange Supply Chain House is available for those wishing to embark on a structured, medium-term journey towards Supply Chain excellence. What about those companies who need change now with no time to waste? What can they do to effect… ## [Enabling Rapid Change Across the FMCG Supply Chain](https://supplychain.enchange.com/enabling-rapid-change-across-the-fmcg-supply-chain) Dave Jordan Wed, Feb 02, 2022 The Enchange Supply Chain House is available for those wishing to embark on a structured, medium-term journey towards Supply Chain excellence. Visit the Enchange website, click on a Supply Chain discipline and find all that you need to know. You can… ## [FMCG Leaders Guide: Interactive Enchange Supply Chain House](https://supplychain.enchange.com/fmcg-leaders-guide-interactive-enchange-supply-chain-house) Dave Jordan Wed, Jan 26, 2022 The Enchange Supply Chain House; the one-stop shop for all of the elements you need to achieve supply chain excellence. The Enchange Supply Chain House was constructed about 12 months ago and has since helped many organisations understand their… ## [Top 7 Pitfalls to Avoid in Logistics Outsourcing](https://supplychain.enchange.com/top-7-pitfalls-to-avoid-in-logistics-outsourcing) Dave Jordan Wed, Jan 19, 2022 The Enchange Supply Chain House; the one-stop shop for all of the elements you need to achieve supply chain excellence. Previously, we discussed the top 10 potential advantages of finding a 3PLP partner. which can bring benefits of cost, service and… ## [Top 10 Producer Benefits of Logistics Outsourcing](https://supplychain.enchange.com/top-10-producer-benefits-of-logistics-outsourcing) Dave Jordan Wed, Jan 12, 2022 The Enchange Supply Chain House; the one-stop shop for all of the elements you need to achieve supply chain excellence. Are you considering outsourcing your in-house logistics operations? If your core skills are far removed from those required in… ## [Top 10 Supply Chain Activities for 2022](https://supplychain.enchange.com/top-10-supply-chain-activities-for-2022) Dave Jordan Thu, Jan 06, 2022 Welcome to 2022 and let us all hope it will be better than 2021. Once again, we will be taking you on a journey through the Enchange Supply Chain House providing guidance on what you need for your supply chain to improve and ultimately, achieve… [All posts](https://supplychain.enchange.com/all) [Next](https://supplychain.enchange.com/topic/supply-chain-excellence/page/2) ### Subscribe Here! 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