--- title: GIB Platform | An Easier Way to Manage SAP Supply Chain Operations description: GIB strengthens SAP S/4HANA and ECC with operational control across forecasting, inventory, planning, and production — directly inside SAP. --- [![GIB Supply Chain Essentials Logo 821 x 300](https://www.gibsupplychain.com/hubfs/Logos/GIB%20Supply%20Chain%20Essentials%20Logo%20821%20x%20300.png)](https://www.gibsupplychain.com?hsLang=en) - [**GIB PLATFORM**](https://www.gibsupplychain.com/gib-platform) - [AI in GIB](https://www.gibsupplychain.com/ai-in-gib-embedded-in-sap-for-supply-chain-operations?hsLang=en) - [GIB Forecast](https://www.gibsupplychain.com/gib-forecast?hsLang=en) - [GIB Inventory](https://www.gibsupplychain.com/gib-inventory?hsLang=en) - [GIB Operations](https://www.gibsupplychain.com/gib-operations?hsLang=en) - [GIB Production](https://www.gibsupplychain.com/gib-production?hsLang=en) - **SOLUTIONS** - [Integrated Supply Chain Execution for SAP](https://www.gibsupplychain.com/integrated-supply-chain-execution-sap?hsLang=en) - [**WHY GIB**](https://www.gibsupplychain.com/why-gib?hsLang=en) - [**GIB FOR SAP**](https://www.gibsupplychain.com/sap-supply-chain-management?hsLang=en) - **RESOURCES** - [2026 Customer Conference](https://www.gibsupplychain.com/2026-gib-customer-conference?hsLang=en) - [GIB Customer Portal](https://portal.ifm-business-solutions.com/en/) - [GIB Community Forum](https://gib-community.circle.so/join?invitation_token=03b9ad94b9ec4a5f93e662baa9ff1753f6c8f49d-0cab79f8-9383-49a2-988a-55cd5c76cc85) - [Case Studies](https://www.gibsupplychain.com/gib-insights/tag/case-studies?hsLang=en) - **By Industry** - [Electronics](https://www.gibsupplychain.com/gib-insights/tag/electronics?hsLang=en) - [Discrete Manufacturing](https://www.gibsupplychain.com/gib-insights/tag/discrete-manufacturing?hsLang=en) - [Life Sciences](https://www.gibsupplychain.com/gib-insights/tag/life-sciences?hsLang=en) - [Wholesale Distribution](https://www.gibsupplychain.com/gib-insights/tag/wholesale-distribution?hsLang=en) - **By SAP Topic** - [Hybrid SAP Environment](https://www.gibsupplychain.com/gib-insights/tag/hybrid-sap-environment?hsLang=en) - [Procurement](https://www.gibsupplychain.com/gib-insights/tag/procurement?hsLang=en) - [S/4HANA Migration](https://www.gibsupplychain.com/gib-insights/tag/s-4hana-migration?hsLang=en) - [SAP MRP](https://www.gibsupplychain.com/gib-insights/tag/sap-mrp?hsLang=en) - [Supply Chain Planning](https://www.gibsupplychain.com/gib-insights/tag/supply-chain-planning?hsLang=en) - [**BLOG**](https://www.gibsupplychain.com/gib-insights?hsLang=en) [EXPLORE GIB](https://www.gibsupplychain.com/gib-platform)  GIB is developed and delivered by ifm Supply Chain, a division of ifm efector.  EMBEDDED IN SAP ECC AND SAP S/4HANA # **GIB Platform** # Run Your Supply Chain More Effectively in SAP ### Faster decisions. Fewer corrections. Stronger coordination across planning, procurement, inventory, and production. [GET A DEMO](https://www.gibsupplychain.com/gib-platform#demo) ![GIB platform supply chain management performance metrics showing improvements in supply chain execution, including 80% faster order processing, 75% reduction in MRP noise, 50% reduction in backorders, and 45% reduction in planning effort.](https://www.gibsupplychain.com/hubfs/GIB%20KPIs%20Platform%20Hero.gif) ### "GIB has provided my team with the ability to standardize process, improve efficiency, and impact our bottom-line. We process purchase orders faster and more accurately, which translated to an 8% reduction in stock outs in a very sporadic consumption model. GIB responds quickly to daily sales and keeps my team as close to the pulse of our sales channel as possible. " **Director of Purchasing | Construction Materials, Wholesale Distribution** ![Quote](https://www.gibsupplychain.com/hubfs/Quote.png) ## Improve System Performance, Drive Better Supply Chain Outcomes ### With built-in cross-functional intelligence, GIB increases decision speed, reduces rework, and strengthens coordination between supply chain functions. Where coordinated work happens in SAP ### **Cross-Functional Workspaces** ##### **›** Role-based operational cockpits ##### **›** Cross-plant planning and scheduling boards ##### **›** Integrated procurement and production views ##### **›** Bulk processing and collective conversion workflows How teams coordinate without leaving SAP ### **Built-In Collaboration** ##### **›** Integrated alert monitoring and exception workflows ##### **›** Shared material and cross-plant visibility ##### **›** Complete signal visibility across roles ##### **›** Role-based escalation and task structures Focus attention on business impact ### **Decision Prioritization** ##### **›** Exception grouping and severity ranking ##### **›** Coverage and risk-based urgency thresholds ##### **›** Missing parts impact prioritization ##### **›** Controlled rescheduling thresholds and alert filtering Intelligent control inside SAP ### **Embedded Optimization Logic** ##### **›** Target stock and replenishment lead time calculation ##### **›** Rule-based procurement and inventory control ##### **›** Cost, volume, and transport optimization ##### **›** Finite capacity and set-up sensitive sequencing ## What Our Customers Are Saying GIB directs focus to the areas needing the most attention. It enables us to quickly pull out the data needed for decision making. GIB also provides visibility to multiple, relevant areas of the business in a single view. It's easy to use - it allows us to "jump" into SAP, take action, and return to GIB views/reports seamlessly. We could not operate without its capabilities.  **Manager, Global Aftermarket Operations** Manufacturer | $500M+ Annual Revenue Excellent. All interactions have been wonderful and they treat their customers very well. They make sure we understand all aspects of the product. **Materials Manager** Manufacturer | $500M+ Annual Revenue All of our requirements have been fulfilled. We are delighted with GIB and how they have dealt with the implementation, which included an initial workshop and some technical training. The fact that GIB was very flexible in all steps of project planning and implementation was especially pleasing. **Industrial Machinery Manufacturer** $400M Annual Revenue | +2,000 Headcount ![Gartner Peer Insights logo quote white](https://www.gibsupplychain.com/hubfs/Gartner%20Peer%20Insights%20logo%20quote%20white.png) ![Gartner Peer Insights logo quote white](https://www.gibsupplychain.com/hubfs/Gartner%20Peer%20Insights%20logo%20quote%20white.png) ![Quote White](https://www.gibsupplychain.com/hubfs/Quote%20White.png) ## GIB turns SAP from a system that records outcomes into one that shapes how work is managed, prioritized, and executed. ![Diagram of the GIB platform showing four integrated SAP modules—Forecast, Inventory, Operations, and Production—working together to improve planning accuracy, inventory balance, execution coordination, and production performance.](https://www.gibsupplychain.com/hubfs/GIB%20Module%20Rotating%20Circle.gif "Diagram of the GIB platform showing four integrated SAP modules—Forecast, Inventory, Operations, and Production—working together to improve planning accuracy, inventory balance, execution coordination, and production performance.") ![SAP Certified for clean core with SAP S/4HANA Cloud logo for GIB](https://www.gibsupplychain.com/hubfs/SAP_Certi_clean_core_SAP_S4HANA_Cloud_R%20(1).png) ![SAP Certified Integration with RISE with SAP S/4HANA Cloud for GIB](https://www.gibsupplychain.com/hubfs/sap-cert-with-rise-hana.png) ![SAP Certified Integration with SAP S/4HANA for GIB](https://www.gibsupplychain.com/hubfs/SAP-Certified-Integration-with-SAP-S4HANA.png) #### **Demand Planning** ## GIB Forecast #### Improve forecast accuracy and ensure demand signals flow cleanly into MRP without offline reconciliation.   --- - Dozens of statistical forecast models - Automated best-fit model selection - Forecast simulation & parameter testing - Planning accuracy monitoring - Campaign & top-down/bottom-up planning [PLAN →](https://www.gibsupplychain.com/gib-forecast?hsLang=en) #### **Inventory Optimization** ## GIB Inventory #### Structure safety stock and replenishment logic to balance service and working capital. --- - Target stock calculation - ABC/XYZ classification - Rule-based inventory control - Dynamic inventory key figure calculation - Replenishment lead time calculation [OPTIMIZE →](https://www.gibsupplychain.com/gib-inventory?hsLang=en) Most popular #### **Supply Chain Operations | MRP & Procurement** ## GIB Operations #### Coordinate cross-plant planning and optimize purchasing decisions directly inside SAP. --- - Comprehensive material position view - Cross-plant transparency - Exception grouping & prioritization - Missing parts management - Bundle POs and apply restrictions - Cost, volume, and weight optimization [COORDINATE →](https://www.gibsupplychain.com/gib-operations?hsLang=en) #### **Production Planning & Scheduling** ## GIB Production #### Plan against real capacities with setup optimization, bottleneck transparency, and sequencing.   --- - Multi-resource planning - Capacity sequencing - Setup time optimization - Bottleneck transparency - Slot planning [SCHEDULE →](https://www.gibsupplychain.com/gib-production?hsLang=en) © 2026 GIB USA, an ifm company All rights reserved Privacy Policy