--- title: Supply chain planning date: 2026-03-24T16:36:00+01:00 author: Flexso canonical_url: "https://www.flexso.com/en/solutions/digital-supply-chain/supply-chain-planning" section: cp.sections.services --- ![Supply chain header](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271360%27%20height%3D%27544%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) **Demand and supply change at lightning speed. Today everything seems in stock, tomorrow you face shortages or surpluses. A supply chain that can switch quickly makes the difference between growth and stagnation. The solution? Supply chain planning that connects operational, tactical, and strategic planning.** ## Operational planning as the foundation for seamless execution By **digitalizing and integrating** your operational supply chain management, you lay a solid foundation for efficiency and flexibility. With digital solutions for scheduling, master planning and short-term distribution planning, orders flow smoothly, inventories are accurate and deliveries are on time. Operational excellence at its best - resulting in satisfied customers, better margins and healthy growth. [5 benefits of smart operational planning ](https://www.flexso.com/en/insights-blog/production-planning-production-scheduling-benefits) ![Warehouse Management S4](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%27867%27%20height%3D%27578%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) ## Aligning demand and supply in tactical planning Tactical supply chain planning, covering demand & supply planning, Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) and inventory management - **bridges the gap between strategy and operations**. Here, you align demand and supply, optimize inventory and prepare for multiple scenarios. By connecting data and processes, you stop firefighting and start steering proactively. Advanced cloud solutions like SAP Integrated Business Planning provide real-time insight into your digital supply chain, enabling quick adjustments where needed. [More about SAP Integrated Business planning (IBP) ](https://www.flexso.com/en/insights-blog/supply-chain-management-with-sap-ibp) ![How SAP IBP for Demand helps planners make better decisions](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/kKY1S99OLiQ/hqdefault.jpg) Ready to watch? Accept YouTube Cookies to continue Accept Cookies ## Demand planning Reduce manual work and improve forecast accuracy. ![Smarter Inventory Planning with SAP IBP and Flexso](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/o_Jr2H6MdRE/hqdefault.jpg) Ready to watch? Accept YouTube Cookies to continue Accept Cookies ## Inventory optimization Optimize stock levels and avoid unnecessary costs. ![SAP IBP for MRO explained: Master spare parts planning & stock optimization](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/8jU0214LMxE/hqdefault.jpg) Ready to watch? Accept YouTube Cookies to continue Accept Cookies ## MRO planning Handle complex spare parts planning efficiently. ## Strategic planning: from scenarios to long-term impact Strategic planning looks beyond the next few months. What if you open an extra warehouse? Shift or scale production? Redesign your network? You want to know in advance how this impacts capacity, service, costs, profit and your ecological footprint. With solutions that combine advanced **planning and simulation**, you can explore multiple scenarios and make well-informed decisions for long-term supply chain planning. [Discover how Spadel approaches strategic planning ](https://www.flexso.com/en/cases/sap-ibp-supply-chain-planning) ## Sustainability in the value chain Sustainability is no longer a nice-to-have, it’s a necessity. Customers, regulations and the market demand transparency and responsibility in every link of your value chain. From strategic choices about locations and distribution to route optimization: sustainability influences every level of **supply chain planning**. By integrating sustainability into your processes, from planning to execution and reporting, you build not only a better world but also a **robust supply chain**. ![ESG-Reporting-with-SAP-Sustainability-Control-Tower](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%27375%27%20height%3D%27281.25%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E)March 8, 2024### SAP Sustainability Control Tower for ESG reporting [SAP Sustainability Control Tower for ESG reporting](https://www.flexso.com/en/insights-blog/esg-reporting-sap-sustainability-control-tower) ## Powered by Flexso Supply Chain: shape your digital value chain Supply chain masters who turn complexity into clarity with smart SAP solutions that boost agility, resilience and performance. Stay ahead in a fast-changing world. Let’s transform your supply chain into a strategic advantage. [Get to know us ](https://www.flexso.com/en/brands/flexso-supply-chain) ![CM25](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%27375%27%20height%3D%27281.25%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E)Supply chain planning after CM25: 4 alternatives to the Graphical Planning Table in SAP S/4HANASAP will discontinue support for the Graphical Planning Table (CM25) in Production Planning (PP) in 2026. What are your options? We compare 4 alternatives. [Supply chain planning after CM25: 4 alternatives to the Graphical Planning Table in SAP S/4HANA](https://www.flexso.com/en/insights-blog/cm25-4-alternatives-compared) ![AI in SAP Supply chain S4 HANA IBP](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%27375%27%20height%3D%27281.25%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E)From SAP APO to SAP IBP: cloud-based tools for a new era in supply chain planningFor many years, SAP Advanced Planner and Optimizer (APO) has been the backbone of supply chain planning. But with end of life in 2027, what’s next? Here are five reasons why upgrading to the cloud makes sense. [From SAP APO to SAP IBP: cloud-based tools for a new era in supply chain planning](https://www.flexso.com/en/insights-blog/from-sap-apo-to-sap-ibp-cloud-supply-chain-planning) ![SAP IBP aligning supply and demand](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%27375%27%20height%3D%27281.25%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E)SAP Integrated Business Planning: How to get startedSAP Integrated Business Planning allows you to make strategic and operational data-driven decisions in all aspects of your supply chain. Flexso will guide you in three steps. [SAP Integrated Business Planning: How to get started](https://www.flexso.com/en/insights-blog/start-with-sap-integrated-business-planning) <![CDATA[YII-BLOCK-BODY-END]]>