SAP IBP vs Custom AI Planning Engines: A Comparative Performance Study

In recent years, supply chain planning has become more complicated and less predictable. This means that companies need intelligent tools to beat disruptions and make decisions at a fast pace. The two main options available in the market today include traditional planning software, such as SAP IBP, and new custom AI planning systems. SAP IBP is considered under an extremely popular commercial product used by large companies worldwide. On the other hand, many firms simultaneously create their own AI-driven planning tools to enjoy more flexibility while also attaining speedier outcomes. Yet, as both approaches take the center stage increasingly more empirical evidence comparing performance under similar…