Integrated Business Planning

Align volume and value forecasts across sales, commercial, and finance for unified strategic planning

One plan. One number. Aligned execution.

Blueshift's IBP approach aligns your volume and value forecasts across commercial, sales, and finance. Support executive IBP and scenario planning with one connected, cross-functional plan.

Break down silos and create a single version of the truth that drives better decisions at every level of your organisation.

IBP Key Benefits

  • Cross-functional alignment
  • Single version of the truth
  • Executive-level visibility
  • Improved decision-making

IBP Features

Comprehensive tools for integrated planning

Unified Planning Process

Connect demand planning, sales planning, and financial planning in one integrated workflow.

Scenario Modeling

Create and compare multiple scenarios to understand risks and opportunities across the business.

IBP Process

Support your Integrated Business Planning process with structured workflows and executive dashboards.

Financial Integration

Translate volume plans into financial forecasts with full P&L visibility and variance analysis.

Consensus Planning

Facilitate cross-functional collaboration to reach consensus on plans and drive accountability.

Executive Dashboards

Provide leadership with clear visibility into plans, performance, and key business drivers.

The IBP Cycle

A structured approach to integrated planning

1

Data Gathering

Collect actuals and update assumptions

2

Demand Review

Update demand forecast with latest insights

3

Supply Review

Validate supply capability and constraints

4

Financial Review

Translate to financial impact and P&L

5

Executive S&OP

Leadership approval and decision-making

Why IBP matters

The benefits of integrated business planning can provide a competitive advantage

Better Decisions

When everyone works from the same plan, decisions are faster, more informed, and better aligned with strategic objectives.

Reduced Costs

Better alignment between demand and sales reduces inventory, waste, and expediting costs across the supply chain.

Improved Service

Accurate, aligned plans enable better customer service through improved product availability and delivery performance.

Strategic Agility

Scenario planning capabilities enable faster response to market changes and competitive threats.

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