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SAP Integrated Business Planning (IBP)

Real-time production planning and detailed scheduling in SAP S/4HANA with e-PPDS: optimized capacity utilization, constraint-based scheduling, and seamless integration.

    What is SAP IBP?

    Cloud-Based

    Scalable and flexible

    Real-Time Planning

    Powered by SAP HANA in-memory

    AI & Machine Learning

    Intelligent forecasting

    Integration

    S/4HANA & Excel

    SAP Integrated Business Planning (SAP IBP) is a cloud-based planning and optimization solution built on the SAP HANA platform. As the successor to SAP APO, IBP brings together the key planning functions for sales, procurement, production, and inventory in one integrated suite.

    With real-time analytics, AI-driven forecasting, and powerful simulation capabilities, SAP IBP enables organizations to respond quickly to market changes and manage their end-to-end supply chain with full transparency.

    The 6 Modules of SAP IBP

    SAP IBP consists of six modules that can be used individually or combined, depending on your planning requirements.

    IBP for Demand

    Demand Planning & Forecasting

    Statistical Forecasting with Machine Learning

    Demand Sensing for Short-Term Demand Detection

    Product Lifecycle and Promotion Planning

    IBP for S&OP

    Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP)

    Cross-Functional Planning Alignment

    Balancing Demand and Capacity

    Financial Integration and Scenario Planning

    IBP for Response & Supply

    Response and Supply Planning

    Finite Planning with Capacity Constraints

    Priority-Based Demand Fulfillment

    Fast Response to Disruptions

    IBP for Inventory

    Inventory Optimization

    Multi-Echelon Inventory Optimization

    Optimized Safety Stock Calculation

    Balancing Service Levels and Inventory Costs

    IBP for DDMRP

    Demand-Driven Replenishment

    Strategic Buffer Positioning

    Dynamic Buffer Profile Adjustments

    Reducing Bullwhip Effects

    Supply Chain Control Tower

    End-to-End Transparency

    Real-Time Supply Chain Visibility

    Alert Management and Case Handling

    SCOR-Based KPI Dashboarding

    Why SAP IBP?

    Transform your supply chain planning with the benefits of an integrated solution.

    360° Visibility

    Gain a complete real-time view across your entire supply chain to support faster, better-informed decisions.

    Accurate Forecasting

    AI-driven forecasting significantly reduces overstock and stockouts.

    Agile Decision-Making

    What-if simulations enable rapid strategy adjustments.

    Higher Efficiency

    Integrated planning eliminates manual processes and data silos.

    Cost Savings

    Optimized inventory and fewer inefficiencies reduce costs sustainably.

    Excel Integration

    A familiar user experience that accelerates adoption across teams.

    Lupus Consulting IBP Service Portfolio

    From assessment to ongoing operations — we support you throughout your SAP IBP journey.

    IBP Assessment & Roadmap

    We assess your current planning landscape and define a tailored SAP IBP roadmap. This includes identifying key pain points and quick wins to accelerate your IBP onboarding and early value delivery.

    IBP Implementation

    Modular implementation of SAP IBP based on a proven delivery methodology — from Demand Planning and S&OP to the full rollout of all IBP modules.

    APO-to-IBP Migration

    A secure migration of your existing SAP APO solution to the cloud. We support you from assessment through go-live — and beyond.

    IBP Application Management

    Professional support for your SAP IBP solution. Our Best-Shoring delivery model provides cost-effective 24/7 coverage delivered by experienced experts.

    The Lupus Consulting Advantage

    30%

    Average Cost Savings

    300+

    SAP Experts in Europe

    20+

    Years of SAP-Expertise

    24/7

    Support Availability

    Skyscrapers

    Ready to take your supply chain planning to the next level?