Recent Blogs and Best Practice articles
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Automated license and size management
Author: Anish There has 2.5 years of experience in Anaplan and is an Analyst at Deloitte. Managing user licenses and keeping track of model sizes in Anaplan can be daunting for teams juggling multiple models across DEV, QA, and PROD environments. Traditionally, consolidating user information means manually exporting from…
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Speeding up ADO data syncs with Workflow
Author: Mark Warren is the Architecture and Performance Director at Anaplan. Anaplan Data Orchestrator (ADO) is used to connect, transform, and manage data from various sources to be used in Anaplan models. It is a data management system that enhances integration, efficiency, and data governance within the Anaplan…
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How to be frugal when building inventory rollover
Author: Vinay Varadaraj Mirajkar is a Certified Master Anaplanner and Senior Solution Architect at Anaplan. Imagine you are modeling inventory projection in the classic engine with below assumptions: Large number of products and locations Planning horizon with daily buckets (let’s say 60 days) This is very common in use…
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The new Anaplan IFP Apps: What you need to know
Author: Hardeep Dhuffar is a Certified Master Anaplanner at H8 Consulting. A real-life look at the pros, cons, and what it means for finance teams Finance teams are under more pressure than ever — faster forecasts, tighter budgets, endless scenario planning, and still somehow finding time to be “strategic partners.” Sound…
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Did You Know? Anaplan Extensions
Author: Ahmed Brahim is a Certified Master Anaplanner and Senior Consultant at Atkan. Hello Anaplan Community! In this ‘Did You Know’ video, I’ll be going over the various Anaplan Extensions and covering: What Anaplan Extensions are The different add-ons available (Excel, Google Sheets, PowerPoint, etc.), Relevant use…
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Anaplan API user reporting with Python
Author: Michael Moore is a Certified Master Anaplanner and Director, Enterprise Planning at HP. In this article I will cover: Why use Python for user administration? Prepare Begin OAuth2 login Finish OAuth2 login using redirect URL to fetch authentication token Import useful Python modules Fetch data about yourself Sort…
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Harnessing the power of Combined Grids: A unified experience for developers and end users
Author: Saikrishna Bandaru is a Certified Master Anaplanner and Sr. Anaplan consultant. Introduction: Why Combined Grids matter With the October 2025 Anaplan release, one of the most impactful enhancements in the UX is the Combined Grids capability. Combined Grids allow page builders to bring together data from up to five…
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From alternative to essential: The expansion of private markets
Author: Daniel Dunleavy, Certified Master Anaplanner and Manager at Alpha FMC. Private markets — once the domain of large institutions and specialized investors — are now playing a central role in how businesses grow and how capital flows through the economy. As the global economy moves into 2026, private investment in…
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Top 25 Anaplan features released in 2025
Author: Misbah Ansari is a Certified Master Anaplanner, Anaplan Community Moderator, Leader India User Group, and Founder at Miz Logix. Anaplan has consistently released several features monthly to stay ahead of the competition and enjoy being a leader in the Connected Planning world. 2025 was no different and there were…
