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Higher Education—Managing Forecasts in Uncertain Times
Recent changes to all sectors of business and society in the U.S. have been swift and sometimes devastating. Colleges and universities, in particular, are experiencing a total collapse of their business models, rendering first quarter financial forecasts virtually useless. But institutions that use Anaplan Connected…
Connected Planning Supports Success in Uncertainty
COVID-19 has forever changed the planning landscape for organizations. In this blog series, we're teaming up with Anaplan leaders to share their perspectives on the long-term impact and new normal of business today. In this installment, Anaplan's Chief Planning Officer Simon Tucker shares his guidance and thought…
Master Anaplanner Andrew Byers Talks Best Practice 'Template' Model
This month we sat down with Andrew Byers from Simon Property Group to learn more about how Anaplan supports the property management business. As a Master Anaplanner, Andrew knows the benefits of saving time in real-time planning. He's even created his own "Template" model to support his day-to-day planning. Thank you,…
Forrester TEI Study: Anaplan Centers of Excellence are Key to Business Success
According to a Total Economic Impact™ (TEI) Study, recently conducted by Forrester Consulting, it was reported that the Anaplan platform can deliver a 3X return on investment. To understand the fundamentals associated with an Anaplan investment, Forrester anonymously interviewed seven long-term customers, then developed a…
Anaplan Academy: Micro-Lessons Now Available on Community
The Anaplan Academy team designed the updated platform training (Level 1-3 Model Building), understanding that learning is constantly happening—developing tools to enable you and your team. These micro-lessons—the short interactive eLearning modules—are now available on the Anaplan Community. The Anaplan Academy On-Demand…
Lucky You…The Anaplan Live! March 2020 Event is Now Available
You’re in luck! All Community members now have access to all of the great presentations and thought leadership shared in the March 2020 Anaplan Live! event, including: * The full live-streamed videos from both days of the event. * Individual video segments. * Discussions around each segment. How Did It Go? The March 2020…
Lionpoint Group: Enhanced Anaplan Model Performance
Maximizing your Anaplan models helps ensure that you're getting the best results. Lionpoint Group provides a unique perspective and tactical applications to improve overall model performance by achieving a more thorough understanding of how the Anaplan engine works. Here we share our viewpoint and approach to optimal…
Retail Planning: The Business Case for Anaplan
The vision and interest to connect retail planning activities was well understood before 1990, but technology wasn’t as evolved as our ambition. Anaplan is an ideal platform to enable virtually all retail, wholesale, and eCommerce planning activities. The value provided by Anaplan combines the flexibility of spreadsheets…
Cutting Inventory Costs With Anaplan
Either because the items in our inventory are costly, perishable, central to our business, or for any other reason, a proper stock planning always pays off. Could I cut down my inventory cost by a million pounds with Anaplan? The answer, of course, is “yes”. Ok, you are right: it is rather easy to cut down inventory cost!…
Community Stories: We Are Miller Homes
Miller Homes has a unique perspective on how they manage their home-building business. Find out how everything from in-house budget management to on-site task management is handled within their Anaplan implementation by watching their Community Story. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MVDEK18NORY
Anaplan Celebrates International Women’s Day—#EachforEqual
International Women’s Day is a global celebration that champions women and provides a structure to amplify action all year long. This year’s theme of “Each for Equal” recognizes that an equal world enables us all to be our best, every day. Individually, we can fight against stereotypes, participate in open communication,…
The Three Duties of an Anaplan Project Team
The term “duties” is a connotation to the lifeblood of a project. These are the necessary actions that will keep a project from being either an immediate failure or a ticking time bomb. Consider them the goals, the vision, and the survival requirements of any software implementation. Without achieving these, a project…
Anaplan Live!—Day 2 Streaming Now!
Anaplan Live! is loaded with expert content curated just for you, and it's happening THIS WEEK! Set yourself up for continued success in your Anaplan journey and the expansion of your honeycomb with our live-streamed event that brings insights and access to Anaplan experts directly to your fingertips. What to Expect Walk…
Community Vlog #3: Master Anaplanner Program—Beauram & Ameneh
In this Community Vlog, Beauram Hur (@beauram) and Ameneh McCullough (@Ameneh), members of the Master Anaplanner Program team, discuss their roles within Anaplan, how they serve members of the Master Anaplanner program, thoughts on Connected Planning, and so much more! Get to know these amazing members of the Anaplan team…
Community: Love Is in the Air!
Love is in the air—and we absolutely LOVE our Anaplan Community! Anaplanners give their best every day, paving the road for everyone to drive Connected Planning to the far corners of their business. Today is a day set aside to recognize and celebrate relationships and all that they bring to our lives, both personally and…
Contributing Content Has Never Been Easier
Calling all Anaplanners! Now’s your chance to give back to Community—and we’ve made it even easier to do it. As an active user of the Anaplan platform, you’ve likely learned a few tips and tricks on how best to use the platform. And as a passionate planner and Anaplan advocate, your thought leadership serves as a roadmap…
University Connect-Cal Poly: Senior Project Success
December marked the end of a successful year for the Anaplan University Connect Program—working in collaboration with universities across the U.S. to educate students and professors on the benefits of Anaplan and Connected Planning. Senior Project California Polytechnic State University (Cal Poly)’s senior project was a…
Anaplan Live! from Minneapolis - March 2020
What Is Anaplan Live!? David Smith presents The Planual at User Groups Live!, now Anaplan Live!Anaplan Live! (formerly known as User Groups Live!) is a two-day online experience that is packed with presentations from Anaplan experts and Connected Planning thought leaders, presented via live-streaming video embedded in the…
Community 2019: A Year to Celebrate!
Anaplan's Community is the place to be for Connected Planning conversations, and 2019 was no exception. But don't take our word for it. The numbers speak for themselves! Supporting, inspiring, and connecting Anaplan's ecosystem of model builders and end users is our end game. Mission accomplished. Here's a look back at how…
The Planual Presentation
Let David Smith guide you through the major highlights and key takeaways of the Planual. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wR_4QTcNoHc
Is Anaplan’s New User Experience Right for My Organization?
If you attended Anaplan's CPX conference last year, you've probably already heard about and seen Anaplan's New User Experience (New UX). After seeing a demo or two of what is possible with the New UX, you are likely wondering, “what else do I need to know before implementing the New UX?” To help shed light on this, we've…
New Year Tips for Anaplan Project Success
Change can be very daunting, but we’re right in the middle of a growing digital revolution—so we must embrace change and create excitement about the future possibilities of our technology with the Anaplan platform! Last year, I really focused on creating the best environment for success in the Anaplan projects I lead. To…
Meet our 2020 Community Bosses!
We're excited to announce this year's Community Bosses. The Community Boss program aims to recognize customers, partners, and employees who go out of their way to encourage, advise, and share knowledge with their fellow Anaplan Community members. This select group of Community influencers frequently shares their expertise…
Announcing The Master Anaplanner Program 2020 Maintenance Requirements
The Master Anaplanner Program formally launched maintenance requirements, effective starting calendar year 2020. Participation is required for all members who wish to retain their designation as a Certified Master Anaplanner for the following year (2021) and will continue on an annual basis thereafter. The Master…
Optimizer: Under the Hood
What is linear programming, and how does Optimizer allow Anaplan modelers to execute linear programs? This video covers an introduction into the concepts of linear programming and also how Optimizer uses Anaplan modeling constructs to create a linear program to solve. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kPx2Dc-kRWI Take a look…
Happy Holidays from the Anaplan Community
Thank you for making the Anaplan Community an amazing place to share thoughts, ideas and knowledge! We are so excited to share more with you in 2020! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cU2JxsO_6cA Big thank you to @paul.huston (AKA paul.prime) and @catherinetran06 for starring in this video!
Partner Planning Perspectives: Holiday Edition
It's that time of year again—time to reflect, adjust, and plan! Does planning for the new year excite you and fill you with the art of the possible, or do you get a bit overwhelmed with the magnitude of it all? Don't fight your natural tendencies. No matter your style, success is possible with a thoughtful plan. Anaplan…
The Advent of Sales Planning Natives: Why “Set It & Forget It” No Longer Works
Generational studies and paradigms capture the interest of theorists, sociologists, and writers, and more recent research has examined implications of generational influences in workplace skills, motivation, and management. Several years ago, significant analyses were placed on millennials—more specifically, their…
Community Vlog #2: UX Design—Greg & Mark
The Community Vlog is back for December! Through these short video interviews between two members of the same team, you’ll get to know some of the people that work directly with our customers and behind the scenes on our platform. In this second Community Vlog, Greg Meek (@greg_meek) and Mark Boyes-Smith (@mbs) discuss…
The Anaplan Planual—A Sales Perspective
The Anaplan Planual is an incredible document, designed to ensure customer success. If you’re not familiar with this series of best practices, you’re missing out! Take some time to check out the Planual today. So what exactly is the Planual? It’s is a series of best practices developed by the Anaplan Operation Excellence…