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Supply Chain Management Software for SAP ERP

Optimize your supply chain processes with the #1 Native SCM Add-In for SAP ERP

With more than 800 customers worldwide, ifm business solutions is a leading software provider of supply chain planning optimization for small, medium, large, and Fortune 500 companies that run SAP ECC & S/4HANA.

Our collective industry knowledge and track record of process expertise ensures a smooth and successful business transformation, and we fully support you in laying the organizational groundwork to thrive far beyond implementation.

We extend SAP’s standard functionality with advanced tools specifically designed to help SAP companies achieve supply chain convergence by connecting S&OP to S&OE.

More than 40,000 users leverage ifm business solutions to transact, record, plan, and optimize supply chain tasks without ever leaving their SAP environment. Our high level of SAP specialization makes us one of the leading supply chain planning companies serving the marketplace.

ifm business solutions: Transform Your Internal Supply Chain

Demand Planning

More accurately predict demand. Automate with our machine learning forecasting process.

Buying

Optimize purchase orders, reduce transportation and disposition costs, and synchronize processes between business partners.

Inventory Optimization

Maximize inventory turns and fill rates. Automate and improve inventory planning.

Production Planning

Increase capacity utilization and throughput while lowering production costs.

MRP Operations & Procurement

Streamline your MRP process. Proactively monitor supply and demand issues.

Collaboration

Remove friction, reduce manual work, and lessen disruptions in your supply chain through collaboration with your suppliers.

Forecast accuracy increased by 113%
Customer fill rates increased from 88% to 95%
Open PO value reduced

Improved employee efficiency by 53%
Increased inventory turns by 10%

Service levels increased over 90%
Within 7 months stock levels reduced by 30%
Higher receipt of 25% within the same period

Backorders reduced by 47%
Within 9 months stock levels reduced by 20%

Managing a High Volume Business on SAP

Ram Tool Construction Supply Co., based in Birmingham, AL, is a second generation female owned and lead organization with 43 locations that provide construction supplies to general contractors, subcontractors, electricians, welders, plumbers.

After implementing GIB Suite, Ram Tool reduced their stock out rate from 8% to 2%, creating a service level of 98% and improving buyer productivity four-fold.

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“Those using GIB had better operational visibility with 64% saying they had the visibility, quality, and granularity they need for supply chain operational data versus 57% of SAP IBP customers.”

Source: SAPinsider Benchmark Report, Modernizing Supply Chain Planning and Operations, September 2020

The No. 1 challenge among manufacturing companies is connecting S&OP planning to operational execution.

Source: Gartner, Set Up Sales and Operations Execution Process to Support the S&OP Cycle, January 2019

87% of the respondents chose deep integration between supply chain planning and operational execution as their top priority.

Source: SAPInsider, Modernizing Supply Chain Planning and Operations, September 2020

ifm business solutions provides the only ‘optimization-in’ approach to connecting your SAP sales planning and execution functions for SAP users.

Our unique approach to SAP supply chain management results in an optimized, connected supply chain process delivered in less time, effort and cost than any other solution in the market.

With advanced tools specifically designed to improve the execution of MRP, procurement and production scheduling tasks, you can make proactive supply chain decisions and avoid service disruptions.

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Inventory Ownership: How Accountability Impacts Your IBP/S&OP Process

In order to maintain a successful business, organizations need to be able to quickly identify and remedy excess inventory. This task can be difficult, as it requires a great deal of accountability and discipline from all members of the organization.

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Planning for a Resilient Supply Chain: How Agile is Your S&OP Process?

Since the beginning of 2020, supply chain disruptions have been omnipresent. Nearly two years of lockdowns as well as home schooling and home office, plus unpredictable damages, have proven that no industry or organization is immune to disruption.

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North America Supply Chain Digital Summit

Supply Chain leaders are facing a number of challenges. Of all industrial sectors, the supply chain network has the most to gain from harnessing industry 4.0 - but what are the best ways to chart a course, form a strategy, and create a roadmap towards industry 4.0 success? Join us online April 6- 8 and find out.

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SAPinsider Conference

SAPinsider 2022 is home to six distinctive events that bring together under one roof an SAP community of 2,500+ users, experts, and partners. Each program is designed with a comprehensive agenda, expert speakers, and actionable case studies to help you master SAP, build on lessons learned, and prepare for new opportunities. Join us July 18 - 22 in Las Vegas.

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NASCES 2022: North American Supply Chain Executive Summit

The North American Supply Chain Executive Summit brings together a “who’s who” of industry experts, service and solution providers, and media partners from across North America to network, benchmark, share, and learn real-world solutions to universal challenges that face every SCM professional in their daily work. We're proud to sponsor this event for the second year in a row. Local to Illinois.

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EDGE 2022 Conference

Come connect with us and the global supply chain community in Nashville September 18 - 22 to discover the latest innovations, newest strategies, and best practices.

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