The company faced difficulties managing multiple business units due to an unstable production environment and slow performance. Legacy tools had limited forecasting capabilities, particularly for small distributors, requiring numerous disaggregation steps. A standardized material planning approach was needed for mid-to-long-term operations.
SAP IBP was implemented to provide advanced tools like segmentation, time series analysis, and outlier corrections, reducing workload for demand planners. The solution facilitated proactive S&OP discussions and improved capacity forecasting for long-term stability. A simplified planning process was established, aligning cross-functional teams to optimize IBP adoption.
