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Description

IBM Planning Analytics, which utilizes IBM TM1®, offers a cohesive planning solution aimed at enhancing collaboration throughout the organization while adapting to the rapid pace of contemporary business. Its robust calculation engine enables this enterprise performance management tool to surpass the constraints of traditional spreadsheets, streamlining the planning process for quicker and more precise outcomes. By consolidating extensive data into a single repository, users are empowered to create advanced, multidimensional models that yield more trustworthy forecasts. Instead of relying on cumbersome and error-prone planning methods, organizations can adopt a more automated and dependable approach tailored for actual business needs. This platform effectively dismantles silos, integrates data, and harmonizes planning efforts across the organization, providing a comprehensive overview to facilitate cohesive plans. Users can visualize the consequences of their decisions before implementation through the use of what-if scenarios, and they have the ability to modify plans in real-time to respond to changing circumstances. Ultimately, this flexibility allows businesses to stay agile in an ever-evolving market.

Description

Enhance your sales and operations planning with PlanCaster, a vital tool for brand growth that ensures precise forecasting. By merging ex-factory data, market research, and various external sources, PlanCaster generates reliable demand predictions. It incorporates trade promotion and marketing planning seamlessly, allowing users to create and analyze multiple budget scenarios. After implementation, PlanCaster provides essential tools for assessment and optimization, ensuring that strategies can be refined continually. The platform supports the integration of various modules, granting a comprehensive view of all planning and forecasting activities. With its user-friendly interface, all team members can easily access critical information. The automation of the demand planning process streamlines efforts, as only exceptional cases require manual attention. Consequently, plans are not only more precise but also completed in a shorter time frame. Furthermore, it automatically estimates profits and turnover based on projected volumes, pricing structures, discounts, and cost rates. By utilizing this all-in-one solution, you can significantly elevate your sales and operations planning efforts. Embrace PlanCaster for a more agile and effective approach to managing your business forecasts.

API Access

Has API No 

API Access

Has API No 

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Integrations

Azure Marketplace Yes 
Microsoft Excel Yes 
MotioCI Yes 
SE Technology Yes 
Teamstack Yes 

Integrations

Azure Marketplace No 
Microsoft Excel No 
MotioCI No 
SE Technology No 
Teamstack No 

Pricing Details

No price information available.
Free Trial Yes 
Free Version No 

Pricing Details

No price information available.
Free Trial No 
Free Version No 

Deployment

Web-Based Yes 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows Yes 
Mac No 
Linux No 
Chromebook No 

Deployment

Web-Based No 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows Yes 
Mac No 
Linux No 
Chromebook No 

Customer Support

Business Hours No 
Live Rep (24/7) Yes 
Online Support No 

Customer Support

Business Hours Yes 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support Yes 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars Yes 
Live Training (Online) Yes 
In Person Yes 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars No 
Live Training (Online) Yes 
In Person Yes 

Vendor Details

Company Name

IBM

Founded

1911

Country

United States

Website

www.ibm.com/products/planning-analytics

Vendor Details

Company Name

ScanmarQED

Founded

1995

Country

The Netherlands

Website

www.scanmarqed.com/sales-operations-planning/plancaster

Product Features

Budgeting

"What If" Scenarios Yes 
Asset Planning Yes 
Balance Sheet Yes 
Capital Asset Planning Yes 
Cash Management Yes 
Consolidation / Roll-Up Yes 
Forecasting Yes 
General Ledger Yes 
Income Statements Yes 
Multi-Company Yes 
Multi-Department / Project Yes 
Profit / Loss Statement Yes 
Project Budgeting Yes 
Run Rate Tracking Yes 
Version Control Yes 

Business Performance Management

Ad Hoc Reports Yes 
Ad hoc Analysis Yes 
Budgeting & Forecasting Yes 
Consolidation / Roll-Up Yes 
Dashboard Yes 
Key Performance Indicators Yes 
Predictive Analytics Yes 
Qualitative Analysis Yes 
Quantitative Analysis Yes 
Scorecarding Yes 
Strategic Planning Yes 

Financial Reporting

"What If" Scenarios Yes 
Audit Trail Yes 
Balance Sheet Yes 
Cash Management No 
Consolidation / Roll-Up Yes 
Forecasting Yes 
General Ledger No 
Income Statements Yes 
Multi-Company Yes 
Multi-Department / Project Yes 
Profit / Loss Statement Yes 

Sales Analytics

Collaboration Tools No 
Dashboards No 
Forecasting Analytics No 
Ideal Customer Profile (ICP) No 
Lead Analytics No 
Pipeline Management No 
Predictive Forecasting No 
Predictive Lead Scoring No 
Sales Intelligence Reporting No 

Sales Forecasting

Competitor Analysis No 
Correlation Analysis No 
Dashboard No 
Dynamic Modeling No 
Exception Reporting No 
Graphical Data Presentation No 
Modeling & Simulation No 
Performance Metrics No 
Sales Trend Analysis No 
Statistical Analysis No 

Strategic Planning

Budgeting & Forecasting No 
Dashboard No 
Goal Setting / Tracking No 
Idea Management No 
KPIs No 
Modeling & Simulation No 
Roadmapping No 
Scenario Planning No 
Scorecards No 

Product Features

Budgeting

"What If" Scenarios Yes 
Asset Planning Yes 
Balance Sheet No 
Capital Asset Planning Yes 
Cash Management No 
Consolidation / Roll-Up No 
Forecasting Yes 
General Ledger No 
Income Statements No 
Multi-Company No 
Multi-Department / Project No 
Profit / Loss Statement No 
Project Budgeting Yes 
Run Rate Tracking No 
Version Control No 

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