Case Study: Palo Alto Networks improves supply chain planning and S&OP with Accelytics and Anaplan

Palo Alto Networks improves inventory adherence by 10% with Accelytics

Palo Alto Networks, a next-generation cybersecurity company, faced significant challenges in its supply chain and sales and operations planning (S&OP) process. Due to rapid growth and an inflexible legacy system, their planning became difficult to maintain, leading to poor collaboration with vendors, excess inventory, and reduced customer service levels. The vendor Accelytics was engaged to address these issues.

Accelytics redefined the S&OP process for Palo Alto Networks by implementing the Anaplan platform as a real-time planning tool. This solution increased visibility and collaboration across their supply network, moving processes like new product introduction from Excel into Anaplan. As a result, Palo Alto Networks achieved a 10% increase in inventory adherence, which directly improved service levels, and significantly reduced their reliance on spreadsheets.

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