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Optimize inventory with SAP IBP Inventory Optimization.

July 1, 2026 | 11am (CET) | 60 minutes | English

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SAP IBP Inventory Optimization (IO) enables organizations to systematically reduce inventory while improving service levels by replacing manual safety stock logic with data‑driven, multi‑echelon optimization. By leveraging existing SAP IBP planning data, companies gain transparent, service‑level‑driven inventory targets across the entire supply network. The result is measurable working‑capital reduction, higher supply reliability, and better‑informed planning decisions – without disrupting the existing IBP setup.

Join this webinar to learn when SAP IBP IO makes sense, what business value to expect, and how to get started quickly and pragmatically.

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Key takeaways.

  • Learn how SAP IBP Inventory Optimization extends your existing SAP IBP landscape

  • Understand how data-driven, multi-echelon optimization balances service levels and inventory across the supply network

  • Explore the business value SAP IBP Inventory Optimization delivers

  • Discover practical steps to get started quickly and effectively

Agenda.

  • Welcome & Objectives

    • Why SAP IBP Inventory Optimization for existing IBP customers

  • Typical Inventory challenges

    • Typical limitations of rule‑based safety stocks & service trade‑offs

  • SAP IBP Inventory Optimization – What’s different?

    • Key concepts: Multi‑echelon IO, service‑level‑driven inventory

  • IBP Use Case / IBP Demo

    • From IBP Demand & Supply to optimized inventory positioning

  • Business benefits & implementation approach

    • Value potential, scope, timeline, and success factors

  • Q&A & next steps

    • How to assess IO fit and move forward

Speakers.

Markus Ly Profilbild
Markus
Ly
Markus is an experienced and certified supply chain expert with a track record in healthcare, luxury goods, and jewelry. He possesses in-depth expertise in global sourcing, supply planning, and procurement. With additional strengths in production planning and master data management/control, Markus combines strategic insights with practical operational excellence. With a cross-industry perspective, he enables leaders to manage complexity and measurably increase supply chain performance.
Practice Director Planning, Westernacher Consulting
Beatrice Hulde
Beatrice
Hulde
Beatrice has been in Supply Chain Planning at SAP for over 10 years. In her last role, she was the global Solution Owner for spare parts planning with eSPP and inventory optimization with SAP IBP. She is now a Business Development Manager focusing on tactical & strategic SC planning across all industries.
Business Development Lead Supply Chain Planning in Central and Eastern Europe, SAP
Anders Geijer
Anders
Geijer
Anders is the Director of our Warehousing practice in the Nordic region. With 20 years of experience in SAP ECC & SCM, Supply Chain and Logistics, Anders has led global teams responsible for implementations in a wide range of warehouses, from manual to highly automated. He is a dedicated supply chain professional with a passion for establishing flexible, intelligent, resilient, and sustainable supply chain solutions.
Warehouse Management, Market Unit Lead Sweden, Westernacher Consulting
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July 1, 2026
11am (CET)

60 minutes
English

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