Enterprise supply chain planning is the process of forecasting demand, aligning it with supply capabilities, and coordinating the flow of materials, information, and finances across the entire supply chain to meet customer needs efficiently and profitably.
Investing in enterprise supply chain planning is important because it transforms the supply chain from being reactive and cost-driven to being proactive, agile, and value-generating. In today’s environment—marked by demand volatility, geopolitical disruptions, labor shortages, and rising customer expectations — strong planning capabilities are often the difference between companies that thrive and those that struggle.
SCT works with clients to develop organizational capabilities to ensure the right products are made, in the right quantity, at the right time, and delivered to the right place—at the lowest possible cost while meeting service expectations. Benefits we help our clients achieve include:
Improved Forecast Accuracy & Demand Visibility
- Better forecasting reduces uncertainty and prevents overproduction or stockouts.
- Companies can align production and procurement with real market demand instead of relying on guesswork.
Optimized Inventory & Working Capital
- Balances inventory across the network (plants, warehouses, stores, etc.).
- Reduces excess stock and carrying costs while avoiding lost sales.
- Frees up cash tied in inventory for reinvestment.
Enhanced Customer Service & Loyalty
- More accurate planning means products are available when and where customers need them.
- Improves on-time, in-full (OTIF) performance—critical for retaining retailer and end-customer trust.
Supply Chain Planning Transformations:
SCT specializes in planning and executing supply chain planning transformations – lifting up our clients to achieve best in class results through the adoption of modern solutions, industry best practices, empowering organizational models, and effective management and calibration exercises. Our methodology includes each of the following critical steps:
We engage senior leadership early to ensure IBP is positioned as a strategic initiative, not just a planning process. Clear executive sponsorship and consistent communication of the initiative’s importance and benefits are essential to gaining buy-in across the organization.
SCT brings together key stakeholders across sales, operations, finance, and marketing to co-create a unified, enterprise-wide plan—“one sheet of music.” This collaboration ensures that all functions are aligned to a common set of assumptions, targets, and KPIs.
Effective planning and orchestration starts with high-quality, timely, and integrated data. SCT helps organizations assess their data architecture, readiness, and governance structures to unlock cross-functional insights. We identify gaps in data availability, ingestion, and harmonization—and design scalable strategies for cloud data lakes, master data management, and platform interoperability.
We assess the current data landscape and help define a shared language for planning-critical data elements. SCT supports clients in integrating data across silos to create a single, comprehensive view of the business. Where appropriate, we explore AI-driven tools to accelerate data harmonization and enhance forecasting capabilities.
SCT works with clients to align existing business processes with IBP objectives, enabling synchronized decision-making across functions. We help define roles, responsibilities, cadence, and governance structures to institutionalize planning discipline and accountability.
Whether extending ERP-native capabilities or implementing new best-of-breed tools, we help clients evaluate and deploy technology platforms that support integrated planning, real-time analytics, and collaboration. Our assessments include evaluating scalability, interoperability, and roadmap fit.
We help define and implement a cadence of recurring IBP meetings—focused on critical questions: How much are we going to sell? How much are we going to produce? What is the impact on inventory across the network? These structured reviews allow for proactive adjustments in response to shifting market dynamics, with a focus on continuous improvement and agility.
