Insights from IDC’s Eric Thompson on the trends, opportunities, and practical use cases shaping tomorrow’s supply chains.

The Supply Chain AI Imperative
In today’s fast-moving markets, the question isn’t if AI will shape supply chain planning — it’s where and how.
In this IDC Analyst Connection, Eric Thompson, Research Director for Global Supply Chain Planning, shares why:

• Productivity gains top the list of perceived AI benefits for nearly 2,000 supply chain leaders surveyed by IDC.

• Strategic urgency is growing as organizations seek to balance efficiency and resiliency.

• Embedded AI in demand planning, S&OP, inventory optimization, and supply planning is moving from concept to reality.

Key Takeaways from IDC
Trends Driving AI Adoption – Organizational readiness, leadership vision, specific use cases, and competitive pressures.
Emerging Use Cases – Digital twins, scenario modeling, AI copilots, dynamic forecasting, and risk management.
Future Outlook – From reactive operations to proactive, opportunity-driven supply chains. 

How SAP IBP Delivers on This Vision
SAP Integrated Business Planning (SAP IBP) uses AI to:

• Increase forecasting accuracy by analyzing historical data, market trends, and external factors.

• Optimize inventory and supply planning with embedded predictive analytics.

• Detect risks and opportunities early, providing context-aware recommendations.

• Enable faster, smarter decisions with the Joule intelligent planning assistant.

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