Category: Connected Planning
connected planning
How should my organization approach Connected Planning?
This is the first article in a series of blogs that discusses how businesses can leverage technology across the entire value chain. “I’m really looking for a way to collaborate less with my colleagues.” —said no Anaplan customer ever. It
November 5, 2019
Driving efficiency and visibility with Connected Project Planning
When it comes to project planning, ubiquitous traditional spreadsheets have been an ongoing challenge for years because, as a business scales up, so too do the number and size of its projects. The results are larger file sizes and an
October 17, 2019
Modernizing Connected Planning for the mining industry
Unlike most businesses, mining companies (particularly those extracting precious metals) have little control over the demand for, supply of, and pricing of their product. Over the last few years, the level of uncertainty has increased in the market, and there
October 3, 2019
Anaplan Platform
Planning as a team sport with Connected Planning
This is the final article in a three-part blog series that discusses how to democratize business planning with enterprise-wide planning technologies. You can find part one here and part two here. Well-known author and public speaker Malcolm Gladwell hosts a
September 26, 2019
financial planning
Traditional forecasting vs. Connected Planning with machine learning
Today, there is a lot of enthusiasm in several tech segments about the tremendous advances in statistical forecasting, especially as it pertains to leveraging machine learning (ML). Generalized forecasting engines are making it easy for businesses to create automated forecasts
August 23, 2019
Interns
Anaplan’s MBA interns graduate to power the future of Connected Planning
This week marked the conclusion of Anaplan’s inaugural MBA Internship program, which trained top graduates from across the country at our downtown Minneapolis office during a three-month program. Our latest investment in the future of Connected Planning shaped graduates as
August 16, 2019
featured
3 key questions that Anaplan Navigator answers for the Connected Planning ecosystem
If you are a part of the Anaplan ecosystem, you’ve no doubt seen the buzz about CPX San Francisco and the upcoming global tour. There is much to be excited about, including our platform’s amazing new user experience and mobile
August 1, 2019
#finance
Four keys to help finance teams build a better strategic planning process
Last year’s third-quarter results from the AFP’s Corporate Cash Indicators® report revealed that U.S. treasurers had amassed higher-than-average cash reserves. Similar findings from the first quarter of this year indicated that U.S. businesses continued to build their cash and short-term investment holdings.
July 11, 2019
Omnichannel
3 demand prioritization tips to compete in an omnichannel market
Competing in an omnichannel global market means increased complexity in matching supply and demand for today’s supply chains. Demand management is the science—perhaps art—of collaboratively balancing the organization’s supply and demand by optimizing demand across the network to realize planned
June 20, 2019
CPX
Live from Connected Planning Xperience (CPX) 2019: Your Day 1 Recap
Live from Connected Planning Xperience (CPX) 2019: Your Day 1 Recap Action, energy, and fun were at the center of Day 1 of Connected Planning Experience (CPX) 2019. From the lively keynotes and breakout sessions to the myriad of cool
June 11, 2019
