SAP

Industry - Global Manufacturing

Region – USA

SAP IBP Implementation: Streamlining Planning & Inventory Optimization

Core takeaways

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Business challenge

The company faced challenges with multiple ongoing projects alongside a migration project. The demand planning landscape was fragmented across various business units, relying on multiple disconnected platforms. Inefficiencies in timing, data movement, and system inconsistencies resulted in delays and increased costs. A standardized, global business process was required to improve KPI performance, including forecast accuracy and inventory management.

Solution overview

SAP IBP was implemented to create a unified and modern demand planning system. The company successfully transitioned from multiple legacy systems to a single integrated platform, simplifying planning processes and improving efficiency. The migration from custom to standardized processes enabled better inventory control, reducing aging and obsolete stock.

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