I like how IBM Planning Analytics allows me to have financial and operational info in one place, making it easier to run scenarios and understand the impact of budgets under different circumstances. The tool helps in structuring, analyzing, and planning tasks related to supplier sourcing and contract negotiation. It's great for comparing different scenarios, costs, and potential supplier options, which is especially useful in our decision-making processes. I appreciate how it turns raw financial data into something understandable and actionable, aiding communication and decision-making for stakeholders and the financial team. The ability to explore faster 'what-if' situations is particularly beneficial, and it significantly prepares us better for negotiations by providing clear data when new suppliers come in. The report visualization for stakeholders is also a fantastic feature. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I'm a newbie in this sector, and the learning curve is challenging. It's a very useful platform, but I need more time. It's flexible and can be navigated by users who aren't deeply technical, but they are a bit scared of the complexity sometimes. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I appreciate IBM Planning Analytics for its ability to centralize data, which eliminates the need for multiple spreadsheets and makes collaboration much easier for my team. The platform allows us to run scenario simulations quickly, which is beneficial for planning pricing strategies, especially when dealing with variables like holiday-induced price changes. I like its flexibility and excellent Excel integration, which help us update reports, explore data quickly, and adjust assumptions to see immediate impacts on forecasts or margins. The flexibility in particular stands out. Additionally, the learning curve was manageable for me, and the onboarding process was smooth, which made getting started relatively easy. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The learning curve for me was alright, but for others it seems to be a bit steep at first. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I like how IBM Planning Analytics centralizes data, making budgeting, forecasting, and what-if analysis faster and more accurate. I also find its Excel integration really helpful, as it makes working with the system easier. Once IT set it up, the system was relatively easy to use and maintain. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I find the learning curve steep as advanced features can require technical expertise. I also think the interface could be more intuitive and modern. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I really like the MS Excel integration in IBM Planning Analytics; it's great. The dashboards are extensive and well-designed. Even though I'm not a power user, it's impressive to see how power users can build brilliant forecasting models with it. It's also very valuable as our single source of truth for budgetary decisions focused on revenue. Additionally, it's a great tool for taking data-driven strategic decisions. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I, as a business user, find it hard to build customized dashboards. There are very few self-service capabilities. Some views of reports can be simplified to remove unnecessary details for leadership. The initial implementation can be hard, especially for business users. Without an AI builder, it gets complicated. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I use IBM Planning Analytics for integrated planning, automation, advanced analysis, scalability, and flexibility. I like that it eliminates spreadsheet chaos, reduces manual work and errors, and speeds up planning and execution. I appreciate the real-time insights and value the automation and 'what if' scenarios for their flexibility. I use the TM1 Engine for its speed, flexibility, efficiency, and consistency. In planning and budgeting, I enjoy the centralized planning and rolling forecasts, while the scenario modeling's predictive analysis is something I find particularly useful. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

It is multidimensional and intimidating for new users. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

It is multidimensional and make it similar to excel pivot table Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Less mathematical functions like in excel like LINEST, or Regression Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

It gives thorough and useful information. within my paygrade it could always be more Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Sometimes it provides more information than is actually needed. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

It helps me create multiple scenarios to evaluate the impact of changes, supported by a detailed execution plan. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

We usually run into performance issues, and it often requires some development effort to address them. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The predictive nature of the tool for forecasting Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

It is a bit expensive when you have to onboard the big datasets Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Outstanding performances, flexibility on calculation Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

the possibility to upload external documents on PAW Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.