E2open Planning
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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 | E2open Planning | SAP Integrated Business Planning |
|---|---|---|
| Demand planning | Demand Planning uses machine learning and multiple demand signals to generate forecasts, and can include internal and external data sources, including ERP systems. | Its forecasting capabilities include demand sensing, statistical models, time-series analysis, and automated outlier correction. |
| Headquarters | E2open says it is headquartered in Addison, Texas. | Walldorf, Germany |
| Integrations | Demand Planning can include ERP systems and other internal and external data sources; the page does not name specific ERP products. | 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. |
| Intended users | The company says Connected Planning is used by supply chain planning leaders, planners, analysts, and cross-functional teams in manufacturing, distribution, and retail. | SAP describes users including supply chain managers, demand planners, S&OP planners, inventory managers, and executives, across medium-sized enterprises and large multinational corporations. |
| Inventory optimization | Multi-Echelon Inventory Optimization covers finished goods and raw materials across product levels and stocking locations in the value chain. | Inventory planning includes multistage inventory optimization, forecast error management, and embedded analytics. |
| Purpose | Connected Planning links demand, supply, inventory, and replenishment across planning horizons to help companies respond to market changes and disruptions. | 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 | E2open says it holds ISO/IEC 27001:2022 security registration. | 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. |
| Supply planning | Supply Planning creates multi-tier plans that account for constraints, supply alternatives, and rules-based priorities. | It supports multilevel planning across locations and bills of material, along with supply planning, rough-cut planning, and response management. |
E2open Planning plans
- E2open Connected PlanningPriced 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 E2open Planning if…
E2open Planning suits supply chain planning leaders, planners, analysts, and cross-functional teams in manufacturing, distribution, or retail. It is aimed at organizations coordinating supply, demand, inventory, and replenishment across planning horizons.
Pick SAP Integrated Business Planning if…
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