Arkieva Orbit
5.6#15 in sales and operations planning softwareWebSelf-hosted
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SAP Integrated Business Planning
6.4#2 in retail merchandise management softwareFrom £2,030 a monthWebWindows
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| Fact | Arkieva Orbit | SAP Integrated Business Planning |
|---|---|---|
| Demand planning | Demand capabilities include dynamic demand analysis and segmentation, demand sensing and shaping, and optimized demand planning. | Its forecasting capabilities include demand sensing, statistical models, time-series analysis, and automated outlier correction. |
| Founded | 1993 | 1972 |
| Headquarters | Wilmington, Delaware, USA | Walldorf, Germany |
| Integrations | Orbit uses a unified data model and integrates with Arkieva planning modules and external applications. | SAP says IBP connects with on-premise SAP and third-party software and on-demand systems; its documentation describes integration with SAP S/4HANA Cloud Public Edition. |
| Purpose | Orbit is an advanced in-memory digital supply chain planning platform with a centralized repository for planning and on-the-fly analytics. | SAP IBP is a cloud-based supply chain planning solution combining sales and operations planning, forecasting and demand, response and supply, demand-driven replenishment, and inventory planning. |
| Security | Arkieva says it uses physical, electronic and managerial procedures to safeguard information and prevent unauthorized access or disclosure. | SAP’s security guide says customer data is stored in SAP HANA and protected with encryption at rest and in transit by default; customer-controlled encryption requires a separate SAP Key Management Service license. |
| S&OP | Orbit provides one data source for a synergized One-Plan sales and operations planning process with cross-functional collaboration. | The S&OP capabilities support real-time planning, scenario simulation and comparison, collaboration, and performance monitoring. |
| Supply planning | Supply planning supports MRP, DRP and CRP while balancing supply and demand through production planning. | It supports multilevel planning across locations and bills of material, along with supply planning, rough-cut planning, and response management. |
Arkieva Orbit plans
- Arkieva OrbitPriced on request
SAP Integrated Business Planning plans
- SAP Integrated Business Planning, starter edition£2,030 a month
- SAP Integrated Business Planning foundationPriced on request
Pick Arkieva Orbit if…
Orbit is aimed at organizations coordinating demand, inventory, capacity, and supply plans across functions. It may suit teams that need scenario analysis and integrations with external business systems.
Pick SAP Integrated Business Planning if…
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