SAS Intelligent Planning
Confidently plan with an intelligent planning solution that's driven by demand, delivered with precision and built to scale with your business.
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Plan, simulate & decide with confidence
Empower demand planners to work directly with detailed plan data and seamlessly transition into scenario modeling. Adjust inputs, validate assumptions and use the Scenario Manager to compare what-if scenarios – enabling faster, data-driven decisions across the planning life cycle.
SAS is a leader in demand planning solutions
SAS is a Leader in The Forrester Wave™: Retail Planning Platforms, Q4 2023.
Key features
Smarter planning processes
Predict and plan demand with greater accuracy using advanced analytics and machine learning. Exception-based workflows reduce manual effort, errors and bias, freeing planners to focus on strategic decisions.
Real-time reforecasting
Adapt quickly to market shifts with dynamic, in-cycle reforecasting. SAS Intelligent Planning continuously recalibrates forecasts to optimize product mix, improve margins and streamline operations.
Self-service analytics
Empower users to explore data independently with integrated worksheet analytics. Teams can run ad hoc analysis, build dashboards and share insights.
Exception-based automation
Reduce planning fatigue with patented automation that flags only what needs attention. This improves efficiency and granularity while minimizing human error.
Flexible scenario modeling
Test the impact of changes before committing. Scenario planning lets you compare multiple options and simulate outcomes, supporting confident, data-driven decisions.
Built-in collaboration tools
Communicate directly within the planning environment using @mentions and a centralized communications hub. Teams stay aligned without switching tools.
Task visibility & control
Track and manage planning tasks from a unified dashboard. Monitor responsibilities across workspaces, ensuring accountability and timely execution.
Actionable alerts
Get notified the moment something needs attention. Alerts highlight key variances at the top of the dashboard so you can act fast, without digging through data.
Early trend detection
Spot emerging patterns before they become problems. Insights surface subtle shifts and pre-alert signals, giving planners time to respond proactively.
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