Knowledge

The student...

has advanced knowledge of the critical components of a successful IBP/S&OP process
has in-depth knowledge of the link between corporate strategy and the IBP process
has in-depth knowledge of the connection between volume and value, i.e., how to incorporate a financial control aspect to IBP
has advanced knowledge about information systems and technology to support the IBP process

Skills

The student…

can analyse and deal with the challenges of implementing IBP
can research and deal critically with literature on IBP and use it to structure and formulate reflections on the IBP process maturity of the company
can use relevant methods to assess and develop an implementation roadmap for IBP, including all required stakeholders
can use appropriate methods to assess and develop key metrics to track efficiency and follow up on the effectiveness of the IBP process
can critically review "best practices" related to IBP for a more tailored approach, incorporating the latest research and adapting the process to the needs of the company in question
can act as an IBP/S&OP process owner by securing the cooperation of all required stakeholders and facilitating the implementation and execution of IBP/S&OP
can critically review needed technology support

General competence

The student...

can analyse relevant ethical and sustainability problems related to the IBP process
can carry out limited independent research to assess the need for technology to support the IBP process aligned with the current maturity of the process
can communicate insights based on research along with the practical implications for the IBP process
can master the terminology of the academic field
can contribute to new thinking related to technology-driven IBP

Subject description MB123

Integrated Business Planning