Select a manufacturing industry with which you are familiar. You are to assume the role of the Sale and Operations Planning (S&OP) manager. Please 1) describe the characteristics of the supply and demand, 2) state what strategies could be applied to manage supply and demand, and 3) state managerial levers to achieve coordination with your suppliers and distributors (who place orders from your company).
PLEASE PROVIDE ENOUGH MATERIAL to enter into a detailed paper!! Also, please any references.