Natively integrated supply chain optimization solutions for SAP ERP

Streamline planning and execution with native solutions built for SAP ECC and S/4HANA.

Eliminate complexity, reduce risk, and move from reactive to proactive—without leaving your core system.

ifm delivers end-to-end supply chain planning and execution solutions that are 100% native to SAP. Our in-system tools help you streamline demand planning, inventory management, procurement, material planning, and production scheduling—without custom integrations, middleware, or disruption.

Fast to implement. Built to scale.

8-12 week go-live

900+ SAP customer

70K+ daily users

~50% lower TCO

Where ifm delivers more

        ifm vs external platforms

No integration overhead
Unified data in SAP
Faster time to value

        ifm vs add-on solutions

No middleware
No duplicate planning logic
Lower total cost of ownership

        ifm vs manual processes

Reduced risk and rework
More agile response
Real-time visibility and control

Faster execution. Smarter decisions. Greater supply chain visibility. All inside SAP.

Accelerate order processes

Reduce manual work and shorten cycle times with smarter planning and execution.

Minimize stock shortages

Predict and prevent stockouts with dynamic safety stock and real-time alerts.

Reduce excess inventory

Free up working capital with intelligent stock segmentation and replenishment.

Analyze and simulate scenarios

Respond to disruptions and demand shifts with real-time what-if analysis.

Trusted by hundreds of businesses globally

Integrate with SAP, operate with excellence

Integrated Supply Chain Execution

Turn plans into action with real-time MRP, procurement, and inventory execution in SAP.

Integrated Supply Chain Execution (ISCE) eliminates the disconnect between planning and execution by automating procurement, inventory, and production processes directly inside SAP. Instead of toggling between systems, users can respond to MRP changes, manage supplier performance, and execute real-time decisions from one centralized cockpit. ISCE streamlines operations, reduces manual effort, and ensures your supply chain stays in sync—from forecasting to fulfillment. Whether you're using SAP, Kinaxis, or other planning tools, ISCE connects everything in one seamless, SAP-native execution environment.

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Supply Chain Excellence for Demand Planning

Boost forecast accuracy and streamline planning across teams inside SAP.

SCX for Demand Planning helps organizations forecast more accurately, collaborate seamlessly, and adapt to change—entirely within SAP. With 20+ forecasting models, real-time SAP data, and interactive dashboards, planners can manage seasonality, outliers, and market shifts without relying on spreadsheets or external tools. This solution brings forecasting, scenario planning, and collaborative workflows into one streamlined interface, enabling faster, data-driven decisions across departments.

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Supply Chain Excellence for Procurement

Automate MRP, optimize procurement, and reduce manual effort inside SAP.

Supply Chain Excellence (SCX) for Procurement simplifies execution by consolidating over 50 SAP transactions into a single interface embedded in ECC and S/4HANA. It empowers procurement and planning teams to convert requisitions to purchase orders, manage vendor performance, simulate changes, and respond to exceptions in real time. SCX eliminates the inefficiencies of navigating multiple SAP screens and spreadsheets, driving faster decisions and improved visibility across your procurement and material planning operations.

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Execution Cockpit

Manage PRs, POs, shortages, and supplier performance in one screen inside SAP.

The Execution Cockpit centralizes procurement and planning tasks in one SAP-native interface. By replacing more than 50 SAP transactions with a single, intuitive dashboard, users can automate PR to PO conversion, prioritize material shortages, and monitor vendor reliability—all in real time. Exception alerts reduce noise and help users focus on critical actions. Whether you’re a buyer, planner, or supply chain leader, the Execution Cockpit enables faster, smarter decisions—directly inside SAP.

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Supply Chain Excellence for Inventory Management

Gain control of stock levels with real-time visibility and advanced planning tools.

SCX for Inventory Management empowers supply chain teams to optimize inventory across every dimension—value, variability, demand, and lead time. With tools like ABC/XYZ analysis, range of coverage metrics, replenishment lead time monitoring, and multi-level scenario simulation, teams can reduce stockouts, avoid overstocking, and adapt to changing market conditions. Fully embedded in SAP ECC and S/4HANA, this solution turns raw data into actionable insights that drive cost reduction, service level improvements, and better planning decisions.

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Supply Chain Excellence for Production Planning & Scheduling

Optimize capacity, eliminate bottlenecks, and plan with precision inside SAP.

SCX for Production Planning helps manufacturers streamline scheduling, improve resource utilization, and manage production with precision. With features like drag-and-drop scheduling, real-time visibility, exception management, and capacity planning, this SAP-native solution enables production planners to adapt quickly to change. Automate order conversion, resolve shortages faster, and eliminate scheduling conflicts—all within a user-friendly interface that connects seamlessly to SAP ERP or S/4HANA.

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Factory Optimization Excellence (FOX)

Bring intelligence and efficiency to work center planning in SAP.

Factory Optimization Excellence (FOX) is an AI-powered planning solution that transforms SAP production scheduling. FOX analyzes constraints, dependencies, and resource availability to generate the most efficient production sequences—improving throughput, reducing costs, and enabling continuous optimization. With dynamic pegging, real-time schedule adjustment, and complete work center visibility, FOX ensures your production plans stay ahead of demand, no matter how complex your operations.

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Shop Floor Integration

Turn machine data into actionable insights inside your ERP system.

SFI bridges the gap between operational data and SAP ERP by capturing sensor and IoT data directly from the shop floor. From vibration, temperature, and pressure monitoring to tracking tool wear and material flow, SFI turns this data into actionable insights for maintenance, procurement, and production. With seamless SAP integration and compatibility with leading sensors and platforms, SFI enables predictive maintenance, reduced waste, and a fully connected production environment—without the need for a standalone MES.

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Native SAP Integration

Optimize planning and execution—right inside SAP ECC or S/4HANA.

ifm’s supply chain solutions are built in ABAP and fully embedded within SAP ECC and S/4HANA, giving you advanced planning, forecasting, and inventory management capabilities without middleware or third-party tools. Our tools integrate seamlessly with your existing SAP environment, automating manual processes, improving forecast accuracy, and delivering real-time data visibility. Whether you're looking to reduce complexity, improve collaboration, or speed up decision-making, ifm turns SAP into a powerful platform for end-to-end supply chain execution.

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Optimize your SAP supply chain with Clean Core compliance

ifm is among the first 10 companies worldwide to achieve SAP Clean Core certification, ensuring seamless S/4HANA upgrades and long-term scalability.

SAP S/4HANA migration is happening—but is your system Clean Core compliant? Custom code can complicate upgrades, increase costs, and slow innovation. Learn how ifm’s SAP Clean Core-certified solutions streamline the transition and improve efficiency.

Explore Release 25.0

Unlock new efficiencies across supply chain, production, and procurement for SAP ECC and SAP S/4HANA

Release 25.0: New SCX Process features

Discover the latest enhancements to manage indicators and processes in Supply Chain Excellence (SCX).

Release 25.0: New Demand Planning features

Discover the latest in demand planning and forecasting with Supply Chain Excellence (SCX) Release 25.0.

Release 25.0: New Inventory Management features

Discover the latest in inventory management with Supply Chain Excellence (SCX) Release 25.0.

Release 25.0: New Procurement features

Discover the latest in procurement with Supply Chain Excellence (SCX) Release 25.0.

Release 25.0: New Production Planning features

Discover the latest in production planning with Supply Chain Excellence (SCX) Release 25.0.

Release 25.0: New Shop Floor Integration (SFI) features

Discover the latest in Shop Floor Integration with Release 25.0.

Helping our customers achieve supply chain success

Dana Corporation

Dana Corporation is a worldwide auto supplier of driveline components, motion technologies, and thermal management solutions.

113% increase in forecast accuracy
95% customer fill rate achieved within 8 months
16% reduction in open PO value

Nature's Way

Nature’s Way is an herbal health producer and distributor.

$2.7M reduction in inventory while maintaining service levels

"Our Inventory Management implementation opened the door to many welcome changes to our strategic inventory approach. We quickly shifted from reactionary activities to far more proactive, strategic activities."
Jean Treml, Materials Director

The ifm solutions have brought decisive transparency, in particular in the past three years of permanent crisis. We have seen much, much more than in the SAP standard.

Mehmet Kozan Manager, Supply Chain at Baier & Schneider (Brunnen)

Featured case studies and reports

Agilent Technologies: Enterprise-Class Demand Planning

With Demand Planning from ifm, Agilent replaced email and spreadsheet-based processes with an automated, future-proof solution.

Boosting Supply Chain Efficiency for Simpson Strong-Tie

Explore how Simpson Strong-Tie achieved operational improvements across its supply chain by partnering with SAP and ifm.

Procurement Enhancements in SAP Save 150+ Hours a Month

FFF Enterprises achieved a monthly time savings of over 150 hours and a reduction in manual processing time of up to 90%.

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