SAP IBP.

Supply Chain Planning
with SAP Integrated Business Planning.

In today’s competitive global marketplace, businesses need more than just insights to stay ahead. They require the ability to effectively plan, adapt, and react quickly to shifting market dynamics and internal constraints. This demands a sophisticated planning system that integrates various business functions and provides real-time data and analytics. That’s where SAP Integrated Business Planning (SAP IBP) comes into play.

What is SAP IBP?

SAP Integrated Business Planning (SAP IBP) is an advanced planning and optimization solution built on the SAP HANA platform. It integrates sales, inventory, operations planning, demand management, response and supply planning, and integrated project management. By converging these elements into a single suite, SAP IBP provides a cohesive and real-time view of the supply chain, allowing businesses to make informed decisions swiftly.

SAP IBP provides businesses with the advanced tools they need to navigate the complexities of today’s global supply chains, driving efficiency, profitability, and resilience

What are the 6 features of SAP IBP?

1
Real-time Scenario
Planning
Simulate different business scenarios in real-time, enabling swift decision-making and adaptability.
2
Demand-driven
Forecasting
Utilizes predictive analytics to create accurate forecasts, resulting in optimized stock levels and reduced excess inventory.
3
Integrated Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP)
Harmonize business goals across departments, including sales, marketing, and finance, to create a unified operations plan.
4
Supply Chain
Control Tower
Provides a comprehensive, real-time view of the entire supply chain, highlighting potential issues and recommending solutions.
5
Inventory
Optimization
Analyzes historical data and future projections to determine optimal inventory levels across the supply chain.
6
Responsive
Supply Planning
Rapidly adjust supply plans based on actual demand, ensuring quick response to market changes.

Benefits of SAP IBP?

Enhanced Visibility
Gain a complete, 360-degree view of your supply chain in real-time.
Improved Forecast Accuracy
Reduce excess stock and stock-outs with more accurate, data-driven forecasting.
Increased Operational Efficiency
Streamline processes and reduce manual interventions by integrating all planning functions.
Agile Decision Making
With real-time scenario planning and analytics, adjust your strategy swiftly as market dynamics change.
Cost Savings
Optimize inventory levels, reduce wastage, and eliminate inefficiencies for significant cost savings.

SAP IBP consists of different applications that can also be deployed independently.

Westernacher has a long and successful history of implementing tailored integrated planning solutions with SAP toolsets. As a trusted SAP partner, we were involved in the early deployment of SAP IBP in 2014. To date, we can leverage from multiple IBP implementations and proof of concepts in all IBP modules. We can provide references upon request.

Planning with Westernacher: Control Tower

How does SAP IBP add value to your APO.

IBP will become an important element in many company strategies. The old S&OP processes may need to be reviewed, to consider not only Demand and Supply, but also additional information, such as R&D, marketing and financial figures to better support strategic decisions (the objective of “Integrated” Business Planning). Essentially, companies that successfully execute IBP achieve greater operational and financial benefits than those that do not. To read the full white paper, please click the button below to download a copy.

Westernacher White paper: How does SAP Integrated Business Planning (IBP) add value to your Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO)?
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