E2open Supply Planning is a sophisticated solution designed to manage complex multi-tier supply chains, particularly for products with highly variable demand and short lifecycles. It employs a unique customer-driven, rules-based approach to quickly deliver feasible and profitable plans while enabling users to easily identify and address supply bottlenecks.

Key Features

Multi-Tier Planning Utilizes data from all supply chain tiers to create comprehensive plans

• Respects constraints across the supply chain
• Takes supply alternatives into account
• Allows for rules-based prioritization

Scenario Analysis Enables planners to run what-if scenarios for strategic decision-making

• Test impact of various priorities and constraints
• Assess different strategies
• Simulate shortages to minimize costs, effort, and delays

Automated Policy Enforcement Automatically enforces business policies across the supply chain

• Prioritize by customer, segment, channel, revenue, and previous commitments
• Ensures consistent application of business rules

Benefits

Cost Reduction Improves efficiency in materials and capacity planning

• Saves on expedite costs
• Reduces inventory levels
• Increases planning agility

Revenue and Productivity Increase Enhances demand fulfillment and operational efficiency

• Maximizes revenue through improved fulfillment
• Dramatically increases productivity through automation and exception management
• Reduces planner workload

Enhanced Visibility and Control Provides clear insights into supply chain operations

• Quickly identifies sources of constraints and delays
• Enables informed decision-making on supply alternatives
• Improves overall supply chain transparency