Learn how PepsiCo utilizes SAP for their Sales and Operations Planning process to maximize customer service, while carrying the right inventory levels at the right locations and managing overall operations cost.

The presenter will describe the process of executing S&OP through SAP APO covering the following topics:

• Process of S&OP
• Overview of the functionality in SAP APO which enables an effective S&OP.
• Overview of APO modules (DP/SNP) and configuration needed to support the process,
• The business and IT roles required to support S&OP
• The importance of project manager for a successful S&OP process
• Benefits of using SAP APO over traditional methods for S&OP

What will attendees learn from the presentation –

• Why SAP APO and how to successfully use SAP APO for S&OP
• Enhancements and functionality in SAP APO that can be leveraged for S&OP
• Organizational structure required to support S&OP using SAP APO

About the Speaker

Sriram Ramaswamy CSCP - Sr. Manager, Supply Chain Capability, PepsiCo - North America Beverage division.

Sriram has 11+ years of experience in Supply Chain and has worked with various companies in CPG, retail, manufacturing and logistics space. He has been with PepsiCo for the last 6 years and has performed various roles in IT and supply chain departments leading supply chain transformation projects.

He currently leads a team that has accountability for all supply planning applications for the North America Beverage division. His team is responsible for capability and training of HQ & field planners, generation of key manufacturing metrics and delivering future supply chain capability/system enhancements to enable growth to a large portfolio of food and beverage brands such as Gatorade, Tropicana, Quaker Foods, and Naked Juice.

Prior to joining PepsiCo, Sriram worked as a supply chain consultant for 5 years where he led process improvement projects and package implementation of SAP & i2 SCM systems in US and Europe with some of the leading retail and manufacturing companies in the world.

Sriram has a MBA in supply chain management and bachelors in mechanical engineering. He is also an APICS Certified Supply chain professional (CSCP) and currently leads the APICS certification program at PepsiCo.

September PDM Registration

Date:                   Tuesday, September 23rd, 2014

Location:             Biaggi's Ristorante Italiano

2752 Show Place Drive, Naperville, IL 60654

(630) 428-8500

http://biaggis.com

Traffic Alert: For those traveling from the North to Biaggi's, please be aware of the road construction on Rt. 59 going southbound.

Cost:  $25 APICS Member Rate   /   $40 Non-Member Rate   /   $10 APICS NIU Student Member Rate

Schedule:

5:30pm - Networking (cash bar available)

6:15pm - Dinner

7:00pm - Presentation

8:15pm - Announcements

8:30pm - Adjourn

Register on our website at www.apics-foxriver.org by noon on Monday, September 22nd, 2014.