SAP Integrated Business Planning (IBP)
Real-time supply chain planning.
Overview
SAP Integrated Business Planning for Supply Chain (SAP IBP) is a cloud-based solution that helps companies forecast and manage their supply chain in real time. It provides capabilities for sales and operations planning (S&OP), demand planning and forecasting, inventory optimization, and response and supply planning. The platform is built on SAP HANA, enabling fast, data-driven decision-making through simulations and analytics.
✨ Key Features
- Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP)
- Demand Planning and Forecasting
- Inventory Optimization
- Response and Supply Planning
- Supply Chain Analytics and Monitoring
- Scenario Planning & Simulation
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Native integration with the broader SAP ecosystem
- In-memory computing with SAP HANA for real-time simulations
- Comprehensive suite covering all aspects of supply chain planning
Unique Value: Unifies and accelerates supply chain planning processes on a single, real-time platform, enabling agile and resilient responses to market changes.
🎯 Use Cases (4)
✅ Best For
- Consumer goods demand forecasting
- Automotive supply chain synchronization
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Small businesses with simple supply chains
- Companies needing detailed shop-floor level production scheduling (better suited for SAP PP/DS)
🏆 Alternatives
Provides deeper and more seamless integration for companies running on SAP S/4HANA compared to third-party solutions.
💻 Platforms
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Live Chat
- ✓ Phone Support
- ✓ Dedicated Support (Enterprise Support tier)
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
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