Demand planning
Start with a highly accurate, AI-driven forecast
Combine AI and traditional time-series algorithms to generate more accurate forecasts.
Demand drivers in forecasts
Automatically calculate the effects of both external and internal demand drivers on the forecast with AI algorithms. Planners can determine which demand drivers are correlated and have the largest impact on forecasts.
AI-assisted forecast results analysis
Planners can understand forecast model outputs, including what algorithms were used, and see suggestions for improvements so that SAP Integrated Business Planning generates the most accurate forecasts.
Increase forecast accuracy through collaboration
Ensure all voices are heard and agree on the forecast to drive supply and financials.
Coordinated feedback from multiple groups
Add your insights and market knowledge easily while automating the collaboration process to include input from your company’s sales, marketing, and demand planning teams.
Post-planning intelligence
Use forecast-value-add analysis to determine which inputs lead to more accurate demand plans.
Refine short-term forecasts
Automatically react to order patterns with demand sensing.
AI automatically adjusts the short-term forecast based on real-time order patterns and downstream demand signals (such as point-of-sale data) so supply planning can get the right products in place for anticipated orders.
Streamline forecasting and focus planners’ efforts
Automate the entire statistical forecasting process to reduce continuous manual input by planners.
Automated statistical forecasting
AI-based history classification, outlier detection and correction, and best-fit forecast algorithm selection free up planners to target complicated items and high-priority customers.
Forecasting new products using synthetic data
Reduce manual effort by forecasting without any history using representative products to generate synthetic history or curves mined from history. Parameters control the forecast timing and levels without continuous planner inputs.
Explore all capabilities of SAP Integrated Business Planning
Sales and operations planning
Unify financial and operational stakeholders in one S&OP process to align inventory, service levels, and profitability.
Inventory planning and optimisation
Establish optimal inventory targets that enable you to maximise profits while ensuring customer service levels.
Response and supply planning
Generate feasible supply plans to meet demand with accurate inventory targets and efficient capacity utilisation.
Supply chain visibility
Gain end-to-end visibility of your supply chain and detect potential disruptions with SAP Supply Chain Control Tower.