Abstract: A method for translating a defined business strategy into solution development initiatives includes receiving strategic input information related to the defined business strategy. Business and processes requirements are refined in accordance with the strategic input information so as to determine process capability gaps, IT and data gaps, and organization and management system gaps. Any determined process requirements, IT and data requirements, and organization and management system requirements are evaluated so as to identify changes to be implemented to enable corresponding solutions for delivering desired capabilities therein. A solution implementation and deployment approach is outlined, based on the identified changes, and a business case and key results metrics is developed from the outlined solution implementation and deployment approach, with the solution development initiatives being implemented in accordance therewith.

Abstract: An exemplary embodiment of the invention relates to a method, system, and storage medium for resolving demand and supply imbalances. The method comprises identifying at least one excess component inventory liability or constraint in supply capability for an end product by matching current buying patterns for the end product against inventory liability and supply capability based on a previous demand forecast. Where excess component inventory liability exists the method refocuses the excess component inventory liability by determining alternative end products that use components identified in the excess component inventory liability; and executes sales activities for enticing sales of the alternative end products. Where constrained supply capability exists, the method determines alternative end products that are functionally equivalent to those identified in the constrained supply capability; and executes sales activities for enticing sales of functionally equivalent alternative end products.