Unpacking innovation: BARC recognizes Anaplan's leading role in business planning solutions

As a leading cloud-native enterprise SaaS company, Anaplan has been recognized for our expertise in business planning solutions in the latest BARC Planning Survey, and we were named a Market Leader in the 2024 BARC Score Integrated Planning & Analytics (IP&A) report.

These acknowledgments highlight our commitment to empowering businesses to connect their financial, strategic, and operational planning in real time to make better-informed decisions. Let's explore these reports to see why Anaplan continues to lead the way in IP&A solutions. 

BARC Research

BARC is renowned for its comprehensive analysis of the planning and analytics market, providing valuable insights into the latest trends and advancements. Being recognized in their recent Planning Survey as well as being named a Market Leader in the BARC Score IP&A report is a testament to the hard work and dedication of the Anaplan team, who are constantly striving to push the boundaries of our Connected Planning platform.

Exceptional user satisfaction

One of the standout features of Anaplan is our high user satisfaction rates. In BARC’s recent Planning Survey, clients reported the Anaplan platform is exceptionally user-friendly, which is crucial for the fast-paced nature of business planning. BARC Score IP&A also highlights this area of our solution as being designed to provide users with the flexibility and scalability to manage dynamic scenarios and drive successful outcomes. This intuitive interface allows users to quickly adapt and optimize their planning processes, which in turn enhances productivity and efficiency.

Versatility across industries

Anaplan's versatility is another highlight within both reports. Our platform is not limited to one industry but is effectively used across a range of sectors — from banking to automotive manufacturing  — and functions like finance, sales, supply chain, and workforce planning with the flexibility to apply a wide variety of Connected Planning approaches. This flexibility serves as a significant advantage for companies of all types as it allows them to tailor the tool to their specific needs, making Anaplan a go-to solution for a diverse range of business challenges.

Advanced analytical capabilities

Both BARC reports point out Anaplan’s advanced analytical capabilities. The ability to handle complex modeling and large data sets enables companies to gain deeper insights and forecast more accurately. These capabilities are essential for businesses looking to stay ahead in a competitive market, as they allow for more strategic decision-making based on robust data analysis.

Continuous innovation

Innovation is at the heart of Anaplan, as evidenced by our continuous updates and feature enhancements. BARC’s Planning Survey notes that Anaplan is committed to evolving with the changing needs of businesses, ensuring our users always have the most advanced tools at their disposal. This forward-thinking approach further solidifies our position as a Market Leader for IP&A solutions and is crucial for businesses aiming to maintain agility in their planning processes.

Leading the way in business planning

The recognition from BARC in these two reports underscores our position at the forefront of the Connected Planning market as we continue helping our customers around the world transform their operations through more effective planning and informed decision-making. With high user satisfaction, versatility across industries, advanced analytical capabilities, and a commitment to innovation, Anaplan continues to lead the way in helping businesses achieve their strategic goals. For companies looking to enhance their planning processes, Anaplan emerges as a top choice, proven by its performance in one of the industry’s leading analyst firms for data and analytics.

We want to extend our heartfelt thanks to our customers, partners, and team members who have been integral to our journey. Your trust and support fuel our innovation and drive our success.

Looking ahead, we remain committed to delivering exceptional value to our users by enhancing our platform capabilities and ensuring our solutions meet the evolving needs of businesses across various sectors. Stay tuned for more updates as we continue to lead the way in IP&A.