SCM Connections is a leading consultancy specializing in advanced supply chain planning and analytics. With over a decade of experience, the firm offers innovative process designs, quality implementations, and sustainable adoption strategies to enhance supply chain forecasting and optimization. In 2022, SCM Connections became part of McKinsey & Company, further strengthening its capabilities in delivering end-to-end supply chain transformations. Key Features and Functionality: - Integrated Business Planning (IBP: Aligns various business functions to meet common planning goals, ensuring cohesive decision-making across the organization. - Supply Planning: Develops actionable supply plans that optimize resources and meet demand efficiently. - Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP: Facilitates collaboration among sales, finance, marketing, and supply teams to create unified strategies. - Response Planning: Prioritizes demands based on business needs, enabling swift and informed decision-making. - Inventory Optimization: Projects capital requirements to support supply plans, balancing inventory levels with financial objectives. - Demand Planning: Provides flexible data analysis capabilities, allowing planners to assess information from multiple perspectives for accurate forecasting. Primary Value and User Solutions: SCM Connections empowers businesses to transform their supply chain operations by integrating advanced planning systems and analytics. By offering tailored solutions such as SPARK for IBP and partnerships with platforms like Kinaxis RapidResponse, the firm addresses complex supply chain challenges. Clients benefit from improved transparency, enhanced forecasting accuracy, and increased operational efficiency, leading to a competitive advantage in today's dynamic market environment.