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Integrated Business Planning
08 Jul 2024
Reality check: is your Integrated Business Planning software really delivering value?
Many companies have invested heavily in IBP, believing it will be the silver bullet for their planning challenges. But all too often, the reality fails to live up to the hype – here’s why…
07 Jun 2024
Beyond supply and demand – why portfolio management is the missing link for IBP success
Your IBP process is likely leaving money on the table if focusing solely on supply and demand balancing. Combining strategic product, financial, and resource plans is essential for alignment and agility.
15 May 2024
Neil Hill’s cycling challenge for Young Lives vs Cancer
Bristol to Amsterdam 2024
After the London to Paris ride we completed in May 2022 a group of six riders joined together to come up with a follow up challenge!
23 Apr 2024
Steps to achieve Integrated Business Planning success – navigating the icebergs
IBP is a challenging but rewarding journey that requires careful navigation and a focus on key factors, from prioritization to partnerships, to help organizations steer clear of pitfalls and reach their desired destination.
17 Apr 2024
How to realize the true value of Integrated Business Planning
IBP can drive better performance and financial improvement, and help spot potential dangers and opportunities, but many companies are floundering.
10 Apr 2024
Five myths and challenges of implementing Integrated Business Planning
IBP is a powerful process for navigating today’s complex business landscape, but many organizations fail to realize its potential because of this handful of misconceptions.
18 Mar 2024
Course correction – why Integrated Business Planning is a trusted corporate GPS
Tumultuous times make IBP invaluable for charting routes to strategic destinations. Leaders must harness volatility as an opportunity, not an excuse, and progress intentionally despite uncertainty.
12 Feb 2024
Business cases in flux – why frequent re-evaluation fuels successful launches
By treating initial business cases as living documents and continually revisiting core assumptions, organizations can dynamically realign innovation investments as market realities shift.
09 Feb 2024
Lessons learned and insights gained: a recap of events in 2023
Our Events and Campaign Marketing Executive Hollie Cooper recaps Oliver Wight's thought leadership shared at events in 2023.
02 Jan 2024
Key learnings from the 8th Annual S&OP to Integrated Business Planning Summit
Oliver Wight Partners Bas Kersten and Dick Heldoorn share some key learnings from the 8th Annual S&OP to Integrated Business Planning Summit.
14 Nov 2023
Trust is a must – the human dynamics that unlock integrated business planning success
IBP brings structure, but real transformation requires engaging hearts and minds. Leaders should focus on building trust, creative tension, and shared commitment.
30 Jun 2023
My first foray into Gartner’s Supply Chain Symposium….
Oliver Wight Partner Ben Collins shares his experience and learnings from attending the Gartner Supply Chain Symposium earlier this month.