SAP Integrated Business Planning: Functionality and Implementation

Take your supply chain to the cloud with this guide to SAP IBP planning processes and configuration. Begin with the basics, from loading data into SAP IBP to exploring the planning model. Then dive deep into key functionality and implementation steps for S&OP, demand planning, supply and response planning, inventory management, and supply chain analytics. Using in-depth SAP SCM industry case studies, discover what it takes to ensure a successful adoption of SAP IBP.In this book, you’ll learn about:a. Getting StartedDevelop a holistic understanding of your supply chain in SAP IBP: learn to navigate the new UI and load data into SAP IBP, utilize the basic planning model, and plan your SAP IBP implementation. b. ImplementationFollow comprehensive steps for configuring SAP IBP, starting with baseline functionality and SAP IBP deployment, before moving on to functionality and implementation with the five primary applications. c. Case StudiesExplore real-world case studies from the high-tech, CPG, life sciences, and manufacturing fields and see how peers and competitors are achieving value through best practices.Highlights:

• 1) Sales and operations planning (S&OP)
• 2) Configuration and deployment
• 3) Planning model
• 4) Demand planning and forecasting
• 5) Supply planning
• 6) Response management
• 7) Control Tower
• 8) Inventory management and optimization
• 9) Supply chain analytics
• 10) Implementation methodology
• 11) Use cases

Sandy Markin is the senior director of supply chain solutions at SAP and the solution owner of SAP Integrated Business Planning. Before SAP IBP, Sandy worked extensively with the design, development, and launch of SAP APO as well as with other supply chain solutions.

Amit Sinha is a leader for SAP supply chain practices at Deloitte Consulting, LLP. He has more than 13 years of experience with business transformation projects using SAP integration technology. He has worked extensively for industry groups across the globe on S&OP, demand planning, supply planning, inventory optimization and supply chain analytics. He is an expert in SAP IBP and other SAP supply chain applications. Amit is a trainer and researcher and is also the author of multiple research articles and a text book on supply chain and logistics management.