SAP APO is being phased out. Your planning should continue.
Volatile markets, uncertain supply chains and rising cost pressures are presenting new challenges for traditional planning approaches. Integrated Business Planning (IBP) is now a key lever for sustainably improving planning, decision-making and operational implementation.
Who is this e-book aimed at?
- Managers in supply chain, operations, finance and IT
- Existing SAP customers, particularly those using SAP APO
- Companies wishing to make their planning more integrated, data-driven and future-proof
What you can expect from the e-book
What sets SAP Integrated Business Planning apart
An overview of the cloud-based, AI-powered platform and its role as an integrated planning layer for demand, supply, inventory and S&OP.
The key IBP modules explained in simple terms
From demand planning through to inventory optimisation and sales and operations planning – including guidance on which module is best suited to which purpose.
Business value rather than a description of the tool
How companies use IBP to reduce stock levels, improve forecast accuracy, shorten planning cycles and optimise their working capital.
ROI, resilience and decision-making ability
The measurable effects of IBP on profitability, service levels and risk management – based on real-world examples.
IBP in the SAP ecosystem
How IBP integrates seamlessly with SAP S/4HANA (Public & Private Edition), ECC and non-SAP systems.
A Successful Start & Best Practices
Typical project phases, best practices and recommendations for a low-risk, phased roll-out.
Practical examples from various sectors
How companies in the industrial, consumer goods, chemical and logistics sectors are using SAP IBP in practice – including the KPIs they have achieved.
With the SAP cloud solution Integrated Business Planning (IBP), we can provide our customers with even more flexible and intuitive IT tools for planning their supply chain processes than before.