Adopting Anaplan: Comparing Approaches and Best Practices
A planning solution is only as valuable as the way it’s used. When it comes time to choose a user adoption strategy for Anaplan, one essential question arises:
DiscoverAgile Supply Chain Planning
Anticipate demand, adjust production and optimize inventory with Anaplan and Beyond Plans. From S&OP to MPS, we connect your supply chain flows to deliver agility, reliability and performance.
Connected Planning to Synchronize Demand, Production and Distribution
Supply chains must adapt quickly to demand, cost fluctuations and disruptions. Beyond Plans helps manufacturers connect forecasts, capacity and supply planning in Anaplan to enable fast, collaborative decision-making.
Supply Chain Challenges
Demand volatility, supplier constraints and cost pressure require supply chains to balance performance and resilience. Beyond Plans helps you plan, simulate and align stakeholders around a shared vision.
Forecasting & Alignment
Unify demand planning and S&OP to improve forecast accuracy and align Finance, Supply and Sales.
Production & Capacity
Optimize your MPS and capacity plans to anticipate bottlenecks and secure end-to-end flows.
Inventory & Distribution
Manage multi-echelon inventory, reduce stockouts and excess inventory, and improve product availability.
Solutions Tailored to the Supply Chain Function
Beyond S&OP, Beyond Plans deploys Anaplan across the entire chain: demand planning, MPS, supply planning, inventory optimization (MEIO) and what-if scenarios. An agile supply chain managed in real time.
Services Designed for Supply Chain Teams
Our supply chain and data experts support you end to end: AMOA consulting, ERP/MES/WMS integration, training and Lemon Learning adoption, support and Application Management Services (AMS).
The goal: high-performing and sustainable planning.
Connected Supply Chain FAQ
Discover how Anaplan and Beyond Plans transform end-to-end planning: forecasting, production, inventory and performance. Here are answers to the most frequently asked questions.
How does Anaplan improve supply chain planning?
It connects demand, production and supply. Forecasts, scenarios and capacity are aligned in real time for an agile and collaborative supply chain.
What is the difference between S&OP and MPS?
S&OP aligns Sales, Production and Finance at the mid-term level. MPS details short-term capacity and resources. Anaplan connects both for integrated planning.
Can what-if scenarios be simulated?
Yes. Users can instantly test the impact of changes in demand, pricing or capacity and adjust production and supply plans accordingly.
How does Anaplan integrate with existing tools?
Through CloudWorks, APIs and ERP/MES/WMS connectors. Beyond Plans designs secure data flows to automate and ensure data reliability.
What are the concrete benefits for supply chain teams?
Fewer silos, shorter planning cycles, more accurate forecasts and better synchronization between Sales, Production and Logistics.
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Articles, studies and feedback on supply chain planning, S&OP, MPS and inventory optimization with Anaplan. Learn how to improve performance and resilience.
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DiscoverDiscover Our Supply Chain Expertise
Looking to secure forecasts and optimize flows? Speak with our Anaplan Supply Chain experts to discover how Beyond Plans connects operations to performance.
Our Other Areas of Expertise
Beyond Plans also supports Finance, Sales & Marketing, HR, IT and Procurement. Discover how we adapt Anaplan to each function to strengthen collaboration and performance.