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What is Integrated Business Planning (IBP)?

IBM Supply Chain Blog

Integrated Business Planning (IBP) addresses these challenges by providing a comprehensive framework that integrates strategic, operational and financial planning, analysis, and reporting to drive better business outcomes. It enables a centralized repository of information and provides real-time visibility into the entire business.

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Shortage vs. Surplus: Causes and Definitions

Finale Inventory

Planning Ahead. Businesses that deal with surpluses regularly often simply need to re-evaluate their planning processes. To do this, businesses should analyze their end-to-end visibility through the supply chain process using real-time analysis. Finale Inventory Demand Planning.