SAP Integrated Business Planning (SAP IBP) is a cloud-based solution designed to align strategic, tactical, and operational planning across the supply chain. By leveraging real-time data and advanced analytics, SAP IBP helps organizations forecast demand, optimize inventory, and synchronize supply with market requirements. Its intuitive user interface and in-memory processing ensure rapid scenario simulation, enabling companies to make smarter decisions faster. With seamless integration into SAP S/4HANA and other ERP systems, SAP IBP forms the backbone of a digitally connected enterprise.

At the heart of SAP IBP lies its powerful demand planning module, which combines statistical forecasting with machine learning algorithms. This capability allows businesses to anticipate market trends, identify demand patterns, and adjust production plans proactively. The collaborative demand planning feature supports cross-functional consensus building, ensuring alignment between sales, marketing, and operations teams. By improving forecast accuracy, SAP IBP reduces stock-outs and excess inventory, driving higher service levels and lower carrying costs.