Transform Manufacturing Planning from Spreadsheet Chaos

FMCG & Manufacturing

From demand planning to production scheduling, inventory optimization to profitability analysis — we help manufacturers build connected S&OP systems that align sales, operations, and finance

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FMCG Industry Challenges

Manufacturers struggle with siloed planning across demand, supply, and finance. Disconnected forecasts lead to excess inventory, stockouts, and missed margin targets

Disconnected Demand & Supply

→ Sales forecasts don't flow to production planning
→ Finance budgets without input from Operations
→ Inventory targets set independently by each function
⚠︎ Result : Excess inventory of slow movers, stockouts of fast movers, working capital in wrong places

Slow S&OP Cycles

→ Monthly S&OP meetings use 2-week-old data
→ Demand changes invisible to Supply Chain
→ Scenario planning done in offline Excel models
⚠︎ Result : Production locked before demand changes visible, S&OP meetings become monthly fire drills

Margin Visibility Gaps

→ Department budgets set without activity-based costing
→ Service line profitability unknown
→ Fixed vs. variable cost assumptions outdated
⚠︎ Result : Promotions run without margin impact analysis, SKU decisions delayed by missing data

Our Solutions

Keansa builds connected S&OP platforms that align Sales, Operations, and Finance — from demand sensing through production planning to profitability analysis

Connected S&OP Platform

✓ Demand, supply, and financial plans in one system
✓ Rolling 18-month forecasts updated weekly
✓ Constraint-based planning across plants

Real-Time Demand Sensing

✓ POS data flows directly into demand forecasts
✓ Promotions and seasonality modeled automatically
✓ Forecast accuracy improvement tracking

Integrated Inventory Planning

✓ Optimal safety stock by SKU and location
✓ Working capital forecasts tied to production plans
✓ Finished goods, WIP, and raw material visibility

Profitability Analytics

✓ SKU/customer/channel margin analysis
✓ Standard costing vs. actual variance tracking
✓ Price optimization based on margin targets

Our Capabilities

Whether you choose Anaplan, Jedox, OneStream, or BOARD, we deliver the same proven capabilities that drive planning excellence across your organization
Integrated Financial Planning

Annual budgets, rolling forecasts, and long-range plans in one unified model. Connect top-down targets with bottom-up drivers across departments

Real-Time Reporting & Analytics

Executive dashboards with live data, drill-down from P&L to driver detail, variance analysis with commentary workflows, and automated distribution

Multi-Scenario Modeling

Build and compare unlimited what-if scenarios. Model best/worst/likely cases, sensitivity testing on key assumptions, and board-ready scenario analysis

Automated Consolidation

Multi-entity, multi-currency consolidation with intercompany eliminations. Close cycle reduced from 15+ days to 5-7 days with full audit trail

Driver-Based Planning

Connect operational metrics to financial outcomes. Headcount drives compensation, units drive COGS, capacity drives CapEx — all in one model

Collaborative Workflows

Cross-functional planning with role-based access, approval workflows, version control, and comment threads. Finance, Operations, and Sales aligned

Platform Recommendations

We're platform-agnostic. We recommend what fits your needs
Platform
Best for
Sweet spot
Anaplan
Large FMCG & multi-site manufacturers
Complex S&OP, 500+ SKUs, multi-region demand/supply planning
Jedox
Mid-market manufacturers
Excel-familiar teams, integrated FP&A + S&OP, faster ROI
OneStream
Manufacturers with complex consolidation
Multi-entity, multi-GAAP, replacing Hyperion or SAP BPC
BOARD
Manufacturers wanting unified BI + planning
Unified BI + planning, no-code customisation, fast deployment — replacing fragmented Excel and reporting tool stacks

Ready to Transform Manufacturing Planning?

We've helped several manufacturers align demand, supply, and finance, cut forecast cycles from weeks to days, and give leadership real-time visibility into margin drivers. Let's talk about your S&OP challenges

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