The article discusses how Sales & Operations Execution (S&OE) can help companies achieve their organizational objectives by improving short-term execution when integrated with Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP). S&OE identifies variances that emerge on a weekly basis and addresses them through short-term actions, while S&OP focuses on mid to long-term planning over 3-18 months. Implementing S&OE can help companies address challenges from supply chain disruptions and demand volatility by facilitating adherence to plans and mitigating risks.