We design global supply chains
Traditionally, supply chain management has been all about efficiency, but in an increasingly dynamic and globally connected world, this alone is not enough. Silo thinking and a focus on one-sided optimization often create unexpected weaknesses that can have a negative impact on customer satisfaction and business success.
Today, agility and resilience are the key success factors. An agile supply chain reacts quickly to changes, while a resilient supply chain creates stability and ensures business continuity even in turbulent times.
The key challenges here lie in company-wide collaboration, seamless coordination between all planning horizons and the integration of the entire IT landscape. The potential of modern supply chains can only be fully exploited through transparent and standardized processes, an adaptive platform and close cross-divisional collaboration.
The core processes of Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) and Sales & Operations Execution (S&OE) play a central role in this. While S&OP ensures medium to long-term coordination between demand, supply and corporate goals, S&OE enables short-term operational control and rapid reaction to deviations in day-to-day business. Only the interaction of both processes creates consistent planning and implementation across all time horizons.
At concircle, we support you in turning these challenges into opportunities. By digitally mapping your supply chain, consolidating all relevant data in a transparent platform and strengthening cross-departmental collaboration, we make your supply chain efficient, forward-looking and resilient. By seamlessly integrating planning and execution, we create a data-driven supply chain that responds quickly to change, minimizes risk and delivers sustainable competitive advantage.
Our solutions at a glance
SAP IBP
SAP Integrated Business Planning (IBP) enables end-to-end sales, production and inventory planning on a central platform for greater forecasting accuracy and better decisions.
SAP MPS (ePP/DS)
SAP MPS (ePP/DS) enables finite, capacity-based production planning in SAP S/4HANA for optimized production control.
SAP APO
SAP APO supports sophisticated planning and optimization processes in complex supply chains and creates transparency in existing system landscapes.
conDP
conDP improves SAP supply chain planning through harmonized and consistent planning data for reliable and data-based decisions.
Supply Chain Planning in detail
An efficient and resilient supply chain starts with intelligent planning. Supply chain planning forms the basis for optimally deploying resources, precisely predicting requirements and reliably meeting delivery commitments.
Challenges that are addressed:
Lack of transparency
Distributed data in different systems makes it difficult to make well-founded decisions.
Capacity bottlenecks
A lack of coordination leads to inefficient use of production and transport capacities.
Forecast uncertainty
Volatile markets and fluctuating demand increase planning risks.
Fragmented processes
Isolated planning in specialist departments causes frictional losses.
Supply Chain Management processes
Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP)
Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) – Harmonization of sales, production and financial planning – Regular reviews for sound decision-making – Scenario-based planning to minimize risk
Demand Planning & Forecasting
Use of statistical and AI-supported forecasting models – Consideration of seasonality, trends and market signals – Collaborative planning across all relevant areas
Supply Planning & Capacity Management
Optimum coordination of production, warehouse and transport – Scenario planning for bottlenecks and alternative procurement strategies – Integration of supplier and customer data
Bestandsoptimierung
Reduction of excess stock and bottlenecks – Multi-echelon inventory planning for global networks – Dynamic adaptation to market changes
Sales & Operations Execution
Responding to short-term fluctuations in demand and supply – Actively managing bottlenecks and customer priorities – Improving service levels and OTIF
Benefits for your company
- Higher forecasting accuracy and lower planning risks
- Efficient use of capacities and resources
- Faster responsiveness to market changes
- Improved collaboration between IT and specialist departments
- Transparent, data-based decision-making processes
- Resilient supply chains through consistent operational implementation of tactical decisions
Martin Baldauf
Head of BU Supply Chain, Digital Process Architect
If you have questions about our services for your industry, please contact me for a non-binding discussion!