Acterys for S&OP Leaders
Keep Demand, Supply, Sales, Operations and Finance aligned as conditions change.
Plan and adjust in Power BI, respond faster to changes in demand and supply, and understand the downstream impact before you commit the plan.
Respond while the change still matters
Demand, supply, inventory and capacity can change faster than the planning cycle. When teams work through disconnected files and separate versions, too much of the S&OP process becomes reconciliation instead of decision-making.
With Acterys, your teams can adjust plans through Power BI while shared models, scenarios, versions and workflow keep the broader operating plan aligned.
Keep the operating plan aligned as conditions change
Give each team a clear way to contribute while keeping assumptions and decisions aligned across Demand, Supply, Sales, Operations and Finance.
See Acterys at work across the operating plan
Sales & Operations Planning
Support cross-functional planning across Sales, Demand, Supply, Operations and Finance using shared models, workflow and governed business input.
Planning, Budgeting & Forecasting
Extend Power BI and Fabric into distributed planning with governed models, versions, workflow and approvals behind the contribution experience.
What-if Scenarios & Simulations
Let teams test alternative assumptions and see downstream impact through the same governed planning foundation.
Consolidation & Eliminations
Support multi-entity and multi-currency processes with hierarchy, currency and intercompany-elimination logic feeding consolidated reporting in Power BI.
Commentary & Data Enrichment
Let users add commentary, corrections, exceptions and master-data changes close to the governed data they already analyze.
Custom App Development
Reuse write-back, workflow, rules and app logic to build purpose-specific business processes through Power BI without recreating the infrastructure for every request.
Changing the forecast is only the beginning
A demand change can affect supply, inventory, capacity, resources and Finance. Your team needs to understand those trade-offs before the new forecast becomes the new plan.
With Acterys, planners can make those adjustments directly in Power BI and run the process behind the plan, using driver-based models, scenarios and workflow to carry a change through to its financial impact.
Keep planning close to the tools your teams already use
Demand, inventory, supply and capacity are already visible in Power BI, but changing the plan usually means leaving for another process, exporting, reloading and reconciling later.
With Acterys, Demand, Supply, Sales, Operations and Finance can adjust the plan in Power BI, right where they analyze performance, so teams close the gap between analysis and action and respond while the change still matters.
Put AI to work on demand and supply signals
With Acterys Planning Intelligence, planners get AI-powered forecasting methods, anomaly detection and recommendation engine that surface shifts in demand, supply and capacity worth attention, while your teams stay in control of the judgement, assumptions and the ultimate plan.
Case Study: Blackmores cuts demand forecast time in half with Acterys
Frequently asked questions
Can planners adjust forecasts and operating assumptions directly in Power BI?
Yes. With Acterys, planners can use planning and governed write-back in Power BI to update forecasts and operating assumptions while those changes feed the governed planning process underneath.
How do Power BI and Microsoft Fabric fit into Acterys S&OP?
Power BI is where planners can review performance and adjust plans and assumptions. For organizations using Microsoft Fabric, Fabric can provide the governed data foundation underneath while Acterys adds the planning, workflow and process depth behind the S&OP process.
How does Acterys keep Demand, Supply, Sales and Finance aligned?
Each function can contribute to shared planning models through Power BI while versions, scenarios and workflow help keep assumptions aligned across the broader operating plan.
Can planners continue to use Excel?
Yes. Excel remains available where planners value it. The goal is to avoid disconnected files and unmanaged versions becoming separate competing plans.
How does Acterys support scenario planning?
Teams can change assumptions, compare scenarios and evaluate how operational decisions may affect inventory, capacity, resources and Finance before committing the plan.
How does Planning Intelligence support operational planning?
Planning Intelligence can use forecasting methods, anomaly detection and recommendations to help surface changing conditions and areas that deserve attention. Planners remain in control of the assumptions and decisions.
Does Acterys replace specialized supply-chain optimization software?
Not necessarily. Acterys is designed for governed operational planning, cross-functional alignment, scenario modeling, planning and write-back in Power BI, and connecting operational decisions to broader planning and financial impact.
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