Integrated Business Planning (IBP)
Aligning Portfolio, Demand, Supply, Finance and Management to deliver Strategy
Integrated Business Planning (IBP)
Does your business struggle with unreliable forecasts, operational teams disconnected from sales teams, misaligned strategies, or perpetual inventory/capacity challenges? Integrated Business Planning (IBP) transforms these fragmented processes into a cohesive engine for operational excellence. By integrating finance into your monthly demand-to-supply planning cycle, IBP turns the traditionally painful annual budgeting process into a non-event. At its peak, IBP is your pathway to seamless strategy execution.
My Vision
Having spent three decades implementing world-class planning processes - from Integrated Business Planning (IBP) to its foundations in Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) and Manufacturing Resource Planning (MRPII) - across both New Zealand's leading organisations and major global enterprises, my vision is clear: to help New Zealand companies achieve planning excellence that rivals the world's best. I believe every company, regardless of size, deserves the opportunity to harness the transformative power of IBP that global leaders rely on for their success.
Service offerings
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1. IBP/S&OP Implementation
Transform your business planning through an IBP/S&OP implementation that balances proven principles with smart customisation. I combine established IBP best practices with decades of real-world experience to fit your needs. Whether you seek 'good-honest' IBP that effectively integrates your key business processes, or best-in-class IBP that drives exceptional performance - together we'll design and deploy the right solution for your company.
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2. Existing IBP/S&OP Maturity Assessment
Enhance your existing planning processes through experienced-based assessment. I'll evaluate your current IBP/S&OP practices, identifying common pitfalls like insufficient leadership engagement, superficial KPI tracking, and planning stuck at the operational level. Whether you need to elevate IBP to true strategic deployment or transform siloed planning into genuine business integration, you'll receive actionable recommendations that deliver results.
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3. Targeted Planning Solutions
Got a specific business challenge? I'll help solve it. Whether you're struggling with excess inventory, resource-heavy projects without clear strategic value, or disconnected annual budgeting processes, together we can apply targeted IBP/S&OP principles to fix these issues. From improving demand forecasting to delivering IBP education programs, you'll get practical solutions that will deliver results.
Connect with me
You can get in touch by reaching out through this contact page or by sending an email. I am happy to assist with any inquiries or assistance you may need, or to just chat about IBP.