Managing Organizations in the Age of Value - part 3
Continuing our journey into the realm of value organizations, we transition in this article from the importance of value indicators to the intricate world of value fractals.
Managing Organizations in the Age of Value - part 2
In this part 2, discover how organizations implement value indicators to contributing positively to global issues, countering greenwashing.
Managing Organizations in the Age of Value - part 1
In the present article, we focus on the concept of value organization and value manager, and their implications in the evolving organizational ecosystem.
Management's Leadership Role in the Digital Transformation
In this article, we look at the key role of leadership in the use of AI and new management methods to shape the future of organizations.
Bridging the Gap Between AI and Management
This article delves into how a nuanced grasp of algorithms can harness human expertise and intuition, forging a path for better, faster, and more insightful decisions.
Decide, Execute, and Monitor Faster and Smarter - part 2
In recent years, industries around the world have been faced with an unprecedented challenge: the dwindling number of qualified candidates. How to cope with it?
Decide, Execute, and Monitor Faster and Smarter - part 1
We discuss in this first part how, in our rapidly evolving business landscape, the intensifying frequency of crises can be managed by a synergy of distributed intelligent components.
Finite-capacity Optimization Algorithms: the new Black Gold of Business
Discover in this article how finite-capacity algorithms are reshaping the way to manage businesses while designing true digital twin to simulate operational strategies.
Webinaire - 6 Stratégies pour Contrer les Effets du COVID-19 sur les Finances de l'Entreprise- Enregistré
Ce webinaire détaille et illustre 6 stratégies élaborées au départ d'un jumeau numérique de l'entreprise en vue de contrer les effets du Covid sur les finances de l'entreprise.
Webinar - 6 Strategies to Counter the Effects of the COVID-19 on Corporate Finances - Recorded
This webinar details and illustrates 6 strategies ranging from how to manage the reduction in business activity to how to respond to a customer's rebate request.
The PlanningForce's Algorithms
This article presents the foundations and core concepts of the algorithms of PlanningForce and unveils (a little bit) what make them so powerful and uniques.
The Rise of Algorithms in Management
Algorithms are becoming more and more preponderant in management. It is therefore crucial to avoid missteps and to be well guided in the forest of management algorithms.
What is the Return on Investment of PlanningForce?
Based on in-depth interviews with organizations that successfully use PlanningForce, this article highlights the true value of PlanningForce.
Eliminating the new Enterprise MUDAS - Facilitated by ELP - part 1
This article presents the six new types of MUDAS that Enterprise Lean Planning addresses to complement those identified and combated by Lean Manufacturing.
Eliminating the new Enterprise MUDAS - Facilitated by ELP - part 2
Misuse of knowledge and know-how, the inefficiency of the S&OP process and the lack of agility in managing the R&D project portfolio lead to waste for companies.
Eliminating the new Enterprise MUDAS - Facilitated by ELP – part 3
Investment, management and information systems are three of the six areas in which modern companies should reduce waste with the ELP.
The pursuit of performance gains following COVID 19
This article discusses the immediate and future consequences of the Coronavirus crisis. More specifically, we address the structural dimension of the crisis.
The importance of anticipating future setbacks, especially in the time of COVID
The methodologies and tools of Enterprise Lean Planning are one of the answers that companies must implement to face the uncertainties of the world we are entering.
The relaunch of the production tool following COVID 19
This article discusses the immediate and future consequences of the Coronavirus crisis. More specifically, we address the economic dimension of the crisis
Enterprise Lean Planning Video
Discover in this video how to reach the next level of Lean Management: "Enterprise Lean Planning” and the three transformations it helps to achieve in modern companies.
Decision Intelligence Vidéo
Discover in this video how PlanningForce will significantly simplify and accelerate the way decisions are made through decision intelligence's methodologies and tools.
Multi Level Planning Video
Discover in this video the advantages of setting up a multi level planning organization to share a same vision of reality and strengthen cooperation between all stakeholders.
Advanced ERP Connectivity Video
Discover in this video how to connect your different IT systems to reduce and simplify data entry and accelerate communication throughout the entire organization.
How to Implement Artificial Intelligence to your Company’s Advantage
This article gives the guiding structure for the development of a planning that best corresponds to the reality of the company through the use of artificial intelligence.
How to adopt new lean techniques thanks to ELP – Part 1
This article provides guidance regarding the adoption of Lean practices that lie at the heart of the Enterprise Lean Planning methodologies (part 1).
How to adopt new lean techniques thanks to ELP – Part 2
This article provides guidance regarding the adoption of Lean practices that lie at the heart of the Enterprise Lean Planning methodologies (part 2).
The Different Levels of Decision Intelligence
In this article, Professor Libert explores the relationships between the different levels of planning in light of intelligent decision-making processes.
Decision Intelligence and Artificial Intelligence in terms of Planning
This article links decision intelligence and AI to create a framework in which companies will make future decisions through increasingly intelligent planning processes.
Leaflet PlanningForce General
PlanningForce helps get the most of scarce human and physical capital in a sustainable way, both short and longer terms to raise your performance.
Leaflet Manufacturing
Accelerate transition towards "Factory of the Future" (FoF). Discover the three pillars supporting FoF: the model, the scheduling intelligence and the data system.
Leaflet Clinical Trials
Achieve lean, efficient and faster clinical studies process with PlanningForce Clinical Studies. Use Decision Intelligence to win the "time-to-market" battle.
ROI of PlanningForce
This white paper sheds light on the model we have developed to estimate where, how and to what extent increase its performance through efficient use of PlanningForce.
Where do I gain with PlanningForce - part 1
This article presents the benefits of using PlanningForce related to optimizing the use of resources, the introduction of new projects and sales cycles.
Where do I gain with PlanningForce - part 2
This article presents the benefits of using PlanningForce related to optimizing cash flows, time management, subcontracting expenses, infrastructure costs and customer loyalty.
Factory of the Future, a structuring framework
A Factory of the Future is deemed both a label and a framework. The prestigious award is awarded to the most advanced and best performing Belgian manufacturing industries.
The Importance of Identifying Critical Roles within an Organization
This article sheds light on the importance of considering critical roles and resources alongside critical tasks in the knowledge-based economy.
How can PlanningForce help you become a “Factory of the Future”?
This article presents the "Factory of the Future" framework and describes how to make the most of PlanningForce to meet the criteria defined by this framework.
Unravelling hidden performance opportunities through Multilevel Planning
This article explains in detail how setting up a multilevel planning organization will help companies strengthen their quality, reputation and profitability.
Interconnection and synchronization of schedules
This article shows to what extent the dynamic interconnection of the different plans at stake in a company can be beneficial and must be pursued by managers as a priority objective.
The need for a Global Vision
Companies must adopt a global vision of their various departments as attempting to improve specific operations at a time is time consuming and less than optimal.
Misconceptions of Lean Management
This article goes back to the sources of lean management to understand how to implement it in accordance with the theories of its founding fathers.
Why management techniques must (always) be questioned
Deming and Öno revolutionized the way of producing. While paying tribute to them, this article shows that each era brings new challenges in terms of management.
Current Management must be put into question - part 1
Current management tends to favour "horizontal" or "vertical" approaches to business processes. This article examines the pros and cons of these two approaches.
Current Management must be put into question - part 2
This article examines how the PlanningForce's planning processes and methodologies transcends the divisions occasioned by the current approaches for business processes,
What is a Planning Cycle?
This article explains what a "planning cycle" is and highlights the importance of implementing - and adhering to - planning cycles to increase overall business performance.
Can Artificial Intelligence complement a Planning tool?
This article sheds light on what needs to be taken into account when trying to optimize planning and scheduling with artificial intelligence.
What is our Vision? What is our Mission?
In an increasingly complex world where major challenges must be met, it is more important than ever to base its development strategy on a clear vision and strong values.
What are the planning Coefficients and what role do they play ?
In this article, discover how the use of different types of coefficients can play an important role when planning and scheduling projects, tasks and resources.
The benefits of "decompartmentalizing" resources across the organization
This article describes the principles that help companies "decompartmentalizing" their resources to aim global performance and combat the tendency to work "in silos".
Technological Businesses and PlanningForce
This article introduces Technological Businesses to the benefits of implementing PlanningForce to help them solve all planning and scheduling problems in a comprehensive way.
What is a Corporate Planning Office?
This article describes the role and functioning of a key organization in the ELP methodologies called "Business Planning Office" and what is expected of its manager.
Planning can benefit all Stakeholders
This article presents some of the KPIs that can be used in PlanningForce to measure the quality of a schedule in the light of the expectations of the different stakeholders.
The importance of developing tools that will reconsolidate companies with their initial drive
This article sheds light on the traditional planning methodologies and tools that hinder companies in their efforts to become agile, efficient and attractive.
The importance of What If simulations
This article details how simulations based on the description of "what if" scenarios first require the implementation of a coherent and efficient data system.
Decision Criteria - Why does it vary?
The criteria for planning decisions can be numerous. A good solution will then allow the selection of those that best meet the needs of a specific decision-maker.
Context Based Planning and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
In this article, Professor Libert examines the importance of benefiting from a multi-criteria decision process supported by a set of relevant Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
Seven Easy-to-Apply Best Practices with PlanningForce
Increase your company’s overall performance by taking advantage of some of the best practices that PlanningForce can help you implement.
5 steps of developing and evaluating simulations
This article details the steps to follow in order to thrive an efficient process of creating, testing and implementing various strategies based on the use of the PlanningForce simulation tool.
The seven steps to choose project portfolios that generate high returns
This article describes the process to be followed in PlanningForce to identify how to combine project and resource portfolios in the most cost-effective way.
6 keys to the successful implementation of PlanningForce
Discover the 6 key aspects that will help you successfully implement your new planning & scheduling solution as defining a realistic and measurable objective, and many others.
Operational Steering and Task Execution Monitoring assisted by PlanningForce
Operational Steering focuses on carrying out business activities across all departments in conformity with what is defined at the stage of tactical planning.
Tactical Steering assisted by PlanningForce
This article details how a company's value chain can be orchestrated through the execution of a planning cycle carried out at the tactical level.
Edwards Deming's Theory of Variations - part 1
Well ahead of its time, Edwards Deming's theory of variation shows, among other things, that many decisions made by managers are based on a misinterpretation of reality.
Edwards Deming's Theory of Variations - part 2
In this second part, we analyse how to detect the systemic causes of the variations and see what treatment to provide in order to correct them over time.
Edwards Deming's Theory of Variations - part 3
Well ahead of its time, Edwards Deming's theory of variation shows, among other things, that many decisions made by managers are based on a misinterpretation of reality.
Implementing PlanningForce
Discover in this white paper the essential services to ensure a successful implementation of PlanningForce at your company: solution design, development and deployment.
What can PlanningForce do for you?
This article provides tips for a successful implementation of PlanningForce while listing some of the common characteristics of companies using PlanningForce.
Reenchanting the Enterprise - part 1
This article addresses one of the main challenges of modern management: how to make the company attractive to its stakeholders in the long term.
Reenchanting the Enterprise - part 2
This article offers food for thought for managers who wish to make their company a place of fulfillment for its employees and, more generally, its various stakeholders.
Reenchanting the Enterprise – part 3
In this third and last part of this article, we invite leaders to embark on the path of reforms that will enable the company to become or become again a place of personal fulfillment.
The 3 stages of the implementation of PlanningForce
This article details the three steps followed by PlanningForce consultants when implementing the solution : design, development, and deployment.