Press Release January 2013

Oliver Wight and JDA to run joint IBP and S&OP Workshop in Singapore
Business improvement specialists, Oliver Wight, will be joining supply chain software providers, JDA, on Friday 11 January 2013, to present the benefits of Integrated Business Planning and Sales & Operations Planning in successful business management. The free workshop, which takes place at the Marina Mandarin Singapore 8.30am-1.30pm, is designed to provide senior executives and middle management an insight into managing a business through Integrated Business Planning. Presentations from both Oliver Wight, the originators of sales and operations planning (S&OP) and IBP, and supply chain software specialists JDA, will explicate the intricate relationship between good processes and choosing the right tools. Oliver Wight Partner, Mike Reed, who will be co-presenting the workshop, has over 25-years helping businesses across multinational firms to implement Integrated Business Planning processes for business success. 2013 will be a year for organisations to really get to grips with the processes that run their businesses, explains Reed. As markets become increasingly segmented and customers ever more demanding, Integrated Business Planning will become even more vital in providing the visibility to respond effectively to changing market conditions. JDA has been a strategic partner of Oliver Wight since 2008, and its software incorporates Oliver Wights market-leading methodology. Successful IBP requires a balance between people, processes and technology, says Reed. This interactive workshop will not only provide an essential overview of how this can be achieved, but also reveal some of the frustrations and advantages that different tools and techniques produce, enabling attendees to compare and contrast overall results. This popular workshop has limited places available, to register for your place visit: http://info.jda.com/forms/SOPWorkshop2013Singapore?elq=1161f46f87fb433ea7dba051cc61 cda3

Notes to editors About Oliver Wight Oliver Wight has a 40 year track record of delivering business improvement to some of the worlds bestknown organisations. With a team of professionals offering a wealth of experience, Oliver Wight is the largest consultancy of its type, with offices throughout Europe, South Africa, North and South America, and the Asia Pacific region. We believe that sustainable business improvement cant be delivered by external consultants but only by our clients own people, so unlike other consultancy firms, we transfer our knowledge to them, helping deliver performance levels and financial results that last. Integrated Business Planning At the leading edge of management thinking and practice, our Integrated Business Planning (IBP) model lies at the heart of our clients journey to outstanding business performance. Oliver Wight are the originators of sales and operations planning (S&OP) and IBP can most simply be described as advanced S&OP. However, unlike S&OP, IBP brings a truly strategic perspective, integrating diverse processes - in the extended supply chain, product and customer portfolios, customer demand and strategic planning - into one seamless management process. Supply Chain Optimisation In an uncertain business climate, volatile demand and unpredictability can expose weaknesses in supply chain performance. Supply Chain Optimisation helps companies improve sub-standard systems and processes, delivering a significant return to the bottom line. Meeting the Class A Standard The Oliver Wight Class A Checklist is the longest standing and most successful business assessment tool. The latest, Sixth Edition, raises the bar, and sets ever more demanding standards for companies on their journey to business excellence and the Oliver Wight Class A standard.

More information Yolanda Muser Oliver Wight AP +61 (0) 3 9596-5830 YMuser@oliverwight-ap.com www.oliverwight-ap.com Clare Sutton RONIN Marketing Limited +44 (0) 20 3326 5039 clare@roninmarketing.co.uk www.roninmarketing.co.uk