Most organizations focus on execution, with less attention and emphasis on planning. These companies will benefit greatly from improved tools in the planning area. Other companies like to plan, but just don't seem to be able to "make it happen." This is a much more difficult challenge.

The days of inventing approaches and techniques in the field of planning and control are over. Most companies recognize this is not a realistic longer term plan. Today, a company can run its business using a single set of numbers that people believe and that are agreed on by all departments.

Please add your comments on production planning and how to address the very common belief that "...it wont work in my company..."