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Identify the maximum-profit supply plan | Visualize the plan across the enterprise using role-based access |
Validate and optimize the demand plan (seamless integration with Demand Forecaster) | Drive consensus - agree to one set of numbers |
Set rules and priorities for customer types and product categories | Identify opportunities for increased sales in case of surplus capacity |
Find the optimal balance between customer service, inventory levels and resource utilization | Compare actuals vs. plan – “how well did we execute?” |
Purchase plan is automatically synchronized with rest of the supply chain for maximum profit | Consider minimum and maximum utilization by supplier or product |
Apply detailed sourcing rules | Consider volume discounts and break points to ensure lowest total cost plan |
Select the best alternative suppliers and materials | Use time fences to firm up the purchase plan |
Identify the maximum-profit production plan | Consider minimum batch size constraints |
Quickly spot issues with the plan and find the optimal resolution | Ensure min/max utilization requirements by production resource are met |
Manage disaggregation and V-shaped processes (meat, timber, steel, dairy, fisheries etc.) | Balance change-over times against due dates |
Define product mix constraints | Use time fences to firm up the production plan |
Optimize the entire distribution network (internal & external) | Ensure optimal mix of own fleet and 3rd Party |
Redistribute excess stock between warehouses to balance out shortages | Consider min/max loads for containers and trucks |
Synchronize distribution with supply constraints and “push” planning | Use time fences to firm up the distribution plan |
Available-to-Promise and Capable-to-Promise | Explore alternative sources of supply in case of shortages |
Ensure customer commitments reflect business rules and priorities | Find the best possible delivery date before committing to the customer |
Flag potential delivery issues in advance | Balance profit objectives with any business rules for the customer and product |
Optimity software is offered on an annual subscription basis and can be deployed in the Cloud or on premise. You can easily expand the planning solution footprint by adding more modules from our supply chain suite.
Whether you’re moving away from planning in spreadsheets, or looking to optimize your entire supply chain, Optimity has the solution.
What is Integrated Business Planning and why is it better than S&OP?
Integrated Business Planning (IBP) is the business-focused, strategic evolution of S&OP that will bring serious benefits to the business – especially the bottom line.
Read the White Paper, learn about Integrated Business Planning and the essential factors for successful execution.