SAP Integrated Business Planning (IBP)

Agile, connected planning for today’s supply chains.

 

SAP IBP brings together demand, supply, inventory, and operations planning into a single, real-time platform built for agility and collaboration. It enables scenario modelling, faster decision-making, and tighter alignment between planning and execution—across your global supply chain.

At Plum Group, we help clients unlock the full value of IBP—tailoring the solution to your supply chain’s complexity, industry dynamics, and growth goals.

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What SAP IBP Offers

• End-to-End Supply Chain Planning
  Demand, supply, inventory, and S&OP functions unified on a cloud-based platform for full visibility and control.

• Scenario Modelling & Simulation
  Model the impact of disruptions, demand shifts, or strategic changes using built-in what-if analysis.

• Real-Time Collaboration
  Integrated workflows, alerts, and Excel-based interfaces make it easy to connect planners across geographies and business functions.

• Short-Term Demand Sensing
  Use near-real-time data to enhance forecast accuracy and react faster to market changes.

• Exception-Driven Planning
  Focus attention where it’s needed most using intelligent alerts and automated prioritisation.

 

Our Approach

We don’t just implement IBP—we make it work for your business. From supply chain diagnostics to process design and hands-on delivery, we tailor our approach to your planning maturity and operational model.

• Planning Process Design – Aligning IBP modules with your business rhythms, KPIs, and decision-making structures

• Rapid Prototyping – Validating use cases quickly to drive early confidence and alignment

• Data Integration – Connecting IBP with ECC, S/4HANA, and non-SAP systems to ensure clean, reliable inputs

• User Enablement – Helping planners succeed with clear training, contextual support, and embedded guidance

• Continuous Improvement – Iterating your models and configuration as planning capability evolves.

 

Who SAP IBP Is For

• Businesses managing complex, multi-stage supply chains

• Organisations looking to move beyond Excel-based planning

• Companies seeking real-time visibility, proactive risk management, and better collaboration

• Enterprises investing in digital supply chain transformation alongside S/4HANA or SAP BTP.

 

Why Plum Group?

We bring deep SAP supply chain expertise and a strong focus on real-world planning outcomes. Our consultants understand the trade-offs, challenges, and pressures planners face—and how to configure IBP to drive real business results.

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As a certified SAP partner and authorised reseller, we can also supply the software directly—ensuring the right solution is selected, licensed correctly, and delivered with end-to-end accountability.

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With Plum Group, you get more than an implementation. You get a smarter way to plan.