S&OP MasterClass
Managing supply and demand comes with ever-increasing complexity. With thousands of part numbers, hundreds of suppliers and a market that constantly changes, supply chain and operations management is a real challenge. In this S&OP MasterClass™ podcast series, we take a head dive into the complexity, and give you concrete advise on, how to better manage your sales and operations planning. We’ll talk about automation, forecasting, inventory planning and integrated business planning – and everything S&OP-geeky in between. Your host is Søren Hammer Pedersen, CCO of Roima – Perito IBP, who will be interviewing supply chain experts, automation professionals and exciting people who have their S&OP figured out. For more information on this S&OP MasterClass™, go to our website. This podcast is brought to you by Roima. This podcast is produced by Montanus.
Episodes
October 1, 2025 • 41 mins
Mastering vendor selection = cut risk and pick the right partner.
Are you still choosing vendors based on pitch decks and checklists? You're absolutely not alone. It's aslo costing more than you think.
In this episode of the S&OP Masterclass, Søren Hammer Pedersen talks with Benjamin Obling from Roima. Benjamin brings 15+ years of integrated business planning experience, offering insights into what works, what fails and what ofte...
Are you still choosing vendors based on pitch decks and checklists? You're absolutely not alone. It's aslo costing more than you think.
In this episode of the S&OP Masterclass, Søren Hammer Pedersen talks with Benjamin Obling from Roima. Benjamin brings 15+ years of integrated business planning experience, offering insights into what works, what fails and what ofte...
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September 10, 2025 • 40 mins
How ready is your supply chain for the next disruption?
In this episode of the S&OP MasterClass, Søren Hammer Pedersen talks with integrated business planning expert Benjamin Obling about what it really takes to keep your planning sharp and resilient - especially as budget season approaches.
They’ll get into why many companies still rely on tools like Excel (and the hidden cost of doing so), what agility and scalability really me...
In this episode of the S&OP MasterClass, Søren Hammer Pedersen talks with integrated business planning expert Benjamin Obling about what it really takes to keep your planning sharp and resilient - especially as budget season approaches.
They’ll get into why many companies still rely on tools like Excel (and the hidden cost of doing so), what agility and scalability really me...
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August 6, 2025 • 36 mins
Is your S&OP process really connected to your company’s goals or is it stuck in its own lane?
In this episode, Søren Hammer sits down with Benjamin Obling from Roima to talk about how supply chains can do more than just react. They can lead. They talk about what happens when operations, strategy, and finance actually work together – and what’s holding that back today.
You’ll get practical insights on connecting strategic planning...
In this episode, Søren Hammer sits down with Benjamin Obling from Roima to talk about how supply chains can do more than just react. They can lead. They talk about what happens when operations, strategy, and finance actually work together – and what’s holding that back today.
You’ll get practical insights on connecting strategic planning...
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July 2, 2025 • 37 mins
What’s causing the most stress in your planning process?
Missed forecasts?
Late deliveries?
The real issue might be something sneakier: variability.
In this episode of the S&OP Masterclass, Søren Hammer sits down with Benjamin Obling to talk about how variability quietly chips away at efficiency and profits.
With 16+ years of hands-on experience, Benjamin shares real examples and smart ways to manage uncertainty across demand and ...
Missed forecasts?
Late deliveries?
The real issue might be something sneakier: variability.
In this episode of the S&OP Masterclass, Søren Hammer sits down with Benjamin Obling to talk about how variability quietly chips away at efficiency and profits.
With 16+ years of hands-on experience, Benjamin shares real examples and smart ways to manage uncertainty across demand and ...
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May 28, 2025 • 37 mins
Why do so many companies settle for “good enough” in supply chain planning – when better is absolutely possible?
In this episode of the S&OP Masterclass from Roima, we sit down with Søren Hammer Pedersen and Benjamin Obling to talk about how you can move from legacy processes to smarter, more automated planning that actually delivers results.
We’ll share real stories and practical steps to help you rethink how you approach demand...
In this episode of the S&OP Masterclass from Roima, we sit down with Søren Hammer Pedersen and Benjamin Obling to talk about how you can move from legacy processes to smarter, more automated planning that actually delivers results.
We’ll share real stories and practical steps to help you rethink how you approach demand...
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April 30, 2025 • 36 mins
Is your demand plan giving you the accuracy you need – or are you reacting more than you’d like?
In this episode of the S&OP MasterClass, Søren Hammer Pedersen, sits down with Benjamin Obling from Roima to talk about something that’s changing the game in demand forecasting: AI.
Benjamin brings 15 years of practical experience and shares how Roima is using AI – specifically neural networks – to fine-tune forecasts down to the SKU...
In this episode of the S&OP MasterClass, Søren Hammer Pedersen, sits down with Benjamin Obling from Roima to talk about something that’s changing the game in demand forecasting: AI.
Benjamin brings 15 years of practical experience and shares how Roima is using AI – specifically neural networks – to fine-tune forecasts down to the SKU...
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May 8, 2024 • 24 mins
AI can certainly boost your supply chain management.
But how? And what risks are there to avoid?
This is the topic of todays episode, where er take a good look at five pitfalls using AI, and what you can do to mitigate the risks.
The pitfalls we’ll cover is:
But how? And what risks are there to avoid?
This is the topic of todays episode, where er take a good look at five pitfalls using AI, and what you can do to mitigate the risks.
The pitfalls we’ll cover is:
- How to avoid the Black Box Pitfall?
- How to succeed with limited resources?
- How to strengthen the weakest link datalink?
- How to prevent AI from learning the wrong things?
- How to a...
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March 20, 2024 • 26 mins
You know that AI is transforming supply chain planning. But can you differ buzzwords from business?
In this deep dive episode, Søren Hammer Pedersen and Stephan Skovlund guide you through the transformative journey of AI in supply chain planning.
From the basics of AI and machine learning to the sophisticated use of language models like ChatGPT, we uncover the layers of AI applications that are revolutionizing the industry.
Get ins...
In this deep dive episode, Søren Hammer Pedersen and Stephan Skovlund guide you through the transformative journey of AI in supply chain planning.
From the basics of AI and machine learning to the sophisticated use of language models like ChatGPT, we uncover the layers of AI applications that are revolutionizing the industry.
Get ins...
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October 25, 2023 • 37 mins
You may have heard about “Data-driven Supply Chain Assessment”, but do you know what it means?
Why is it necessary? Who does it? And how will it impact your supply chain planning?
In this episode, Benjamin Obling, COO at Perito IBP, digs into the questions surrounding a supply chain assessment, and will answer questions like:
Why is it necessary? Who does it? And how will it impact your supply chain planning?
In this episode, Benjamin Obling, COO at Perito IBP, digs into the questions surrounding a supply chain assessment, and will answer questions like:
- What is required to conduct a data-driven supply chain assessment?
- What elements should be assessed?
- How d...
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October 4, 2023 • 39 mins
Inventory levels, working capital, safety stock.
All are hot topics in the world of supply chain planning, but the real question is: How do you optimize your supply chain without sacrificing service levels?
All of this and much more we’ll talk about in this episode of S&OP MasterClass™, where we’ve once again invited the knowledgeable Benjamin Obling to the table.
Benjamin will share his insights on:
All are hot topics in the world of supply chain planning, but the real question is: How do you optimize your supply chain without sacrificing service levels?
All of this and much more we’ll talk about in this episode of S&OP MasterClass™, where we’ve once again invited the knowledgeable Benjamin Obling to the table.
Benjamin will share his insights on:
- The influence of interna...
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May 30, 2023 • 25 mins
How do you operationalize sustainable initiatives in a huge supply chain?
In this second part of the DLG S&OP MasterClass, we ask our guest, Flemming Højsager Persson, what being part of the Science Based Targets initiatives entails, seen from the supply chain point of view.
Flemming Højsager Persson is the Head of Supply Chain Development at DLG, and will in this episode tell you about:
In this second part of the DLG S&OP MasterClass, we ask our guest, Flemming Højsager Persson, what being part of the Science Based Targets initiatives entails, seen from the supply chain point of view.
Flemming Højsager Persson is the Head of Supply Chain Development at DLG, and will in this episode tell you about:
- Supply Chain Maturity and Sustainabi...
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May 14, 2023 • 21 mins
How does a large corporation like DLG work with sustainability? Industriously!
(Please note that this is part 1 of a 2-part mini-series on DLG's sustainability work in their supply chain. Stay tunes for part 2 in episode 10.)
DLG has just been approved by the Science Based Targets initiatives. For DLG this means mapping emissions diligently (also scope 3) as well as committing to and operationalizing ambitious sustainability targets.
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(Please note that this is part 1 of a 2-part mini-series on DLG's sustainability work in their supply chain. Stay tunes for part 2 in episode 10.)
DLG has just been approved by the Science Based Targets initiatives. For DLG this means mapping emissions diligently (also scope 3) as well as committing to and operationalizing ambitious sustainability targets.
...
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March 28, 2023 • 18 mins
How to operationalize the sustainability scopes in your supply chain planning?
Answering that question is the holy grail of sustainability and planning. And in this episode, we try to get as close to an answer as possible.
In the episode, you’ll learn about:
Benjamin Obling, Partner at Perito Consulting, will o...
Answering that question is the holy grail of sustainability and planning. And in this episode, we try to get as close to an answer as possible.
In the episode, you’ll learn about:
- Deep data transparency
- Data-based emission scenario planning
- How and where to optimize your supply chain
- And much more
Benjamin Obling, Partner at Perito Consulting, will o...
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March 14, 2023 • 20 mins
Sustainability is all over the supply chain planning world. However, how do you get the data for the three emission scopes?
This is the topic of today’s podcast, where we look at how to map data across sustaionability scopes 1 and 2, and the complex scope 3. We’re looking at a top down approach, a bottom up one, and naturaly, what you can acquire of emission data from you ERP-system.
Benjamin Obling, Partner at Perito Consulting, wi...
This is the topic of today’s podcast, where we look at how to map data across sustaionability scopes 1 and 2, and the complex scope 3. We’re looking at a top down approach, a bottom up one, and naturaly, what you can acquire of emission data from you ERP-system.
Benjamin Obling, Partner at Perito Consulting, wi...
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February 28, 2023 • 21 mins
In this S&OP MasterClass™ we focus our attention on the increasingly important topics of sustainability and supply chain planning.
We ask the questions:
Ben...
We ask the questions:
- Why should supply chain managers care about sustainability?
- Why are supply chains not ready for sustainability initiatives, and what can CSCOs do about it?
- How do you take on the challenge of understanding and operationalizing scopes 1, 2, and 3 emissions?
- And much more!
Ben...
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October 4, 2022 • 36 mins
In this S&OP MasterClass™ is a follow-up on the previous episode focusing on the current changes happening in the market characterized by crisis happening upon crisis. We have addressed the current obstacles, but how do your company overcome them?
Stefan Sørensen, Partner of Perito Consulting, will go through the seven steps companies need to go through to conquer the challenges of current times and to start the implementation o...
Stefan Sørensen, Partner of Perito Consulting, will go through the seven steps companies need to go through to conquer the challenges of current times and to start the implementation o...
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October 4, 2022 • 32 mins
In this S&OP MasterClass™ we focus on the current changes happening in the market – a market characterized by crisis happening upon crisis.
The current inflationary situation has once again created new obstacles for supply chain managers who are facing yet another round of obstacles in their supply chain planning. But what are the main difficulties companies are facing today still recovering from Covid19, while handling a curre...
The current inflationary situation has once again created new obstacles for supply chain managers who are facing yet another round of obstacles in their supply chain planning. But what are the main difficulties companies are facing today still recovering from Covid19, while handling a curre...
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March 23, 2022 • 33 mins
In this S&OP MasterClass™ we focus on whether companies should utilize functionalities in their existing ERP systems or move to a more intelligent integrated business plan. When does it make sense to level up to a best-of-breed system?
Expert and COO of Perito Consulting, Benjamin Obling will guide you through these concerns, using his many years of expertise in supply chain management.
Your host is Søren Hammer Pedersen, Chief...
Expert and COO of Perito Consulting, Benjamin Obling will guide you through these concerns, using his many years of expertise in supply chain management.
Your host is Søren Hammer Pedersen, Chief...
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March 23, 2022 • 37 mins
This episode explores why businesses fail to start a transformation of their supply chain and why companies are too slow in the implementation phase. They end up dismissing the benefits of an IBP, because they want their master data to be perfect before applying further software to their current ERP systems. This is a mistake according to expert and COO of Perito Consulting, Benjamin Obling. In this episode, Benjamin explains the c...
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March 23, 2022 • 36 mins
This episode dives into the functions of an Integrated Business Plan in the supply chain of your aftermarket sales. IBP processes are often overlooked in the aftermarket and in aftermarket companies. However, including aftermarket sales and services in your supply chain planning is both profitable and good customer service.
In this episode, we dive into this narrative with S&OP expert and Chief Operating Officer at Perito Consu...
In this episode, we dive into this narrative with S&OP expert and Chief Operating Officer at Perito Consu...
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