
SAP IBP, SAP’s powerful solution for supply chain planning, offers increasingly AI-driven support to planners and the planning process itself. Join us: we will start by illustrating the surprisingly sophisticated machine learning and data science features the platform offers as standard, show how to involve Joule, the integrated chatbot, in our daily planning activities, and conclude with the latest “Premium AI” tasks that Joule can perform (which seem almost like a cheat code).
Key takeaways.
- Explore the standard machine learning and data science features of SAP IBP
- Discover Joule, the integrated chatbot, and how to use it
- Understand “Premium AI” features and the key business challenges they solve
Agenda.
- Overview of key machine learning features
- Why you should use machine learning
- How to use the integrated chatbot, Joule, to support your work
- Introduction to next-generation “Premium AI” that takes business planning to the next level
Speakers.

Andrea
Ricciarelli
Ricciarelli
Andrea has over 20 years of experience in logistics and supply chain management. He helps companies achieve business and social value through sustainability. He provides strategic direction and leadership, driving end-to-end process transformation and change in logistics and supply chain operations. Andrea works closely with client stakeholders to gain their buy-in and commitment to the future operating model. He is passionate about creating resilient and adaptable supply chains for the future in a rapidly changing global context, using the latest technologies such as artificial intelligence, machine learning, the Internet of Things, and cloud computing.
Managing Partner,
Westernacher Consulting Italy
Westernacher Consulting Italy

Vittorio
Cotroni
Cotroni
Vittorio has 22 years of experience in supply chain management. He has dealt with both supply chain planning and execution, delivering several SAP implementations in many multinational companies. Vittorio is passionate about supply chain planning topics, with an end-to-end approach to processes. He works at Westernacher as a senior solution architect and leads innovations in the field of planning.
Supply Chain Planning Innovation Lead,
Westernacher Consulting
Westernacher Consulting
