Transform Supply Chain Planning from Reactive to Proactive
Build integrated business planning (IBP) and sales & operations planning (S&OP) processes that connect demand forecasting, inventory optimization, and production planning in real time.
Value Propositions
- Reduce inventory carrying costs while maintaining service levels
- Improve demand forecast accuracy through collaborative planning
- Streamline S&OP meetings with shared data and visibility
- Optimize production scheduling and capacity utilization
- Enable cross-functional alignment (sales, operations, finance)
Challenge & Solution
The Challenge: Fragmented Demand & Supply Planning
- Supply chain leaders face:
- Disconnected planning processes across sales, operations, and finance
- Poor demand forecasting leading to stockouts or excess inventory
- Inability to respond quickly to market changes or disruptions
- Inefficient S&OP meetings with limited visibility into trade-offs
- High inventory costs and tied-up working capital
Our Solution: Integrated Business Planning (IBP)
- ANP designs and implements end-to-end S&OP/IBP processes using modern planning platforms. We help you:
- Build collaborative demand planning models incorporating sales, marketing, and historical trends
- Create supply planning models that optimize production schedules and inventory levels
- Implement scenario planning to evaluate trade-offs between revenue and margin
- Establish governance frameworks that align sales, operations, and finance
- Create automated workflows that support monthly S&OP cycles
Supply Chain Implementation Areas
Demand Forecasting
Move beyond spreadsheet-based forecasts to collaborative models that blend statistical forecasting with commercial input. Improve forecast accuracy and reduce bullwhip effects.
Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP)
Formalize your S&OP process with defined meetings, data flows, and decision gates. Enable cross-functional teams to make informed trade-offs between revenue, margin, and service level.
Integrated Business Planning (IBP)
Extend S&OP to include financial planning, capacity planning, and strategic scenarios. Create a unified view of the business that drives aligned decisions.
Inventory Optimization
Balance service level targets with inventory carrying costs. Model safety stock levels, reorder points, and buffer stock based on demand variability and supply lead times.
Production & Capacity Planning
Forecast production requirements and optimize utilization across production lines. Model bottlenecks and constraints to support realistic planning.
Supplier Planning & Procurement
Align procurement plans with demand forecasts. Optimize order quantities, safety stocks, and supplier schedules to reduce costs and improve reliability.
Platforms We Implement
Anaplan
Connected planning with supply chain modules
OneStream
Unified S&OP and financial planning
Pigment
Modern business planning with scenario modeling
Oracle/SAP SCM Integration
ERP-integrated planning
Key Success Factors
Executive alignment across sales, operations, and finance
Clean, integrated data from ERP, CRM, and demand systems
Defined S&OP process with clear roles and decision authority
Regular training and adoption support
Metrics and KPIs to track planning effectiveness
Expected Outcomes
15-20% reduction in inventory
Better demand visibility and optimized safety stocks
Improved forecast accuracy
Collaborative models with statistical rigor
Faster S&OP cycle time
Automated workflows and centralized data
Better cash flow
Lower inventory levels and more predictable working capital needs
Improved service levels
Balanced approach to availability and cost
Ready to optimize your supply chain?
Lets assess your current S&OP process and identify opportunities for improvement through modern planning capabilities.