Item: Anaplan
Rating: 9
Author: Sonal Tripathi

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

We are using Anaplan for planning and forecasting for our client. We were able to utilize the new Anaplan features like management, reporting, and optimizers to build an intuitive platform for clients. Utilizing the cloud based and statistical modeling abilities of Anaplan, we are providing them a platform to integrate all the functional areas like sales, finance, category etc. under one umbrella.

Pros and Cons

Multidimensional Modelling
Intuitive UI
Faster Calculations

ALM sync to enable selective code movement
Built in Capabilities of push form of Data Integration (Currently its is Pull)
More intuitive platform for showing errors like Dialog box for errors.

Most Important Features

Multidimensional modelling
New UX
Connectivity with other ETL tools like SnapLogic, Informatica

Return on Investment

Greater automation with reduced number of man hours.
Better accuracy and reliability of data.
Fits well in the entire ecosystem of your organization.

Alternatives Considered

Oracle Hyperion Enterprise Performance Management

Easier to learn with good trainings and certifications available in Anaplan Academy ,easier to upgrade with frequent releases coming up, lot of support available on community.

Key Insights

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

Other Software Used

Oracle Hyperion Enterprise Performance Management, Informatica Cloud Data Integration, SnapLogic

Likelihood to Recommend

Anaplan is a perfect tool for planning ,budgeting and forecasting . Its a cloud based platform with evolved calculation engine and multi dimensional modelling capabilities. For me, it has worked wonders we had implemented a TQM and ICM use case. We were able to move our of 100 + spreadsheet and error prone excel macro to a rather more stable platform. Similarly , for the FPnA use that we implemented for our client , we were able to achieve as much as 80-90 % automation using Anaplan and were able to stitch all the ecosystems together.

Anaplan for me !!!

Overall Satisfaction with Anaplan