Anaplan - Cloud Based Planning Tool
December 29, 2021

Anaplan - Cloud Based Planning Tool

Anonymous | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User

Overall Satisfaction with Anaplan

As an Anaplan consultant, I have implemented more than 5 use cases on the Anaplan platform ranging from Finance budgeting and planning to Supply Chain including Demand and Supply Planning, Forecasting and inventory optimization. Prior to Anaplan, my clients were using Excel, and the planning process would take long hours just for consolidating multiple versions of the file. By using Anaplan with real-time calculation and multi-dimensional modelling has enabled my clients to make better decisions in a matter of minutes instead of hours and has increased the accuracy in the from the planning process.
  • Real-Time Calculation Engine
  • Cloud based platform enabling access anywhere in the world
  • High ease of roll outs with Scalability
  • Built in customizable dashboards
  • Time based dimensions
  • Workflow feature will be a great addition
  • Selective ALM deployment is needed
  • Ease of deployment for multiple use cases
  • Collaboration between different departments
  • Faster calculation which takes hours in Excel
  • Reporting and consolidation period is reduced by Weeks
  • Inventory Optimized by 60%
  • Demand Planning and procurement accuracy increased to 75%
Anaplan provides better forecasting tools with built in versioning feature. POC models can be developed on the fly with interactive dashboards/UX.

Do you think Anaplan delivers good value for the price?

Yes

Are you happy with Anaplan's feature set?

Yes

Did Anaplan live up to sales and marketing promises?

Yes

Did implementation of Anaplan go as expected?

Yes

Would you buy Anaplan again?

Yes

Statistical forecasting is a great feature with multiple forecasting models in Anaplan and optional feature using AWS forecasting model. Drastically reduces consolidation period for reporting purposes. Using pivots for reporting and analysis. With the help of multidimensional modeling, Anaplan allows the users to slice and dice between various lists and hierarchies.

Anaplan Feature Ratings

Long-term financial planning
9
Financial budgeting
10
Forecasting
8
Scenario modeling
10
Management reporting
10
Financial data consolidation
10
Journal entries and reports
10
Local and consolidated reporting
10
Detailed Audit Trails
10
Financial Statement Reporting
9
Management Reporting
8
Excel-based Reporting
9
Personalized dashboards
9
Color-coded scorecards
9
Cost and profitability analysis
9
Key Performance Indicator setting
9
Flat file integration
10
Excel data integration
10
Direct links to 3rd-party data sources
7
Customizable dashboards
10
Publish to PDF
10
Report Versioning
10
Role-Based Security Model
10
Responsive Design for Web Access
8
Mobile Application
8
Dashboard / Report / Visualization Interactivity on Mobile
9