Board Platform Connects Enterprise Planning, Reduces Forecast Preparation
Software company Board has published case studies where its planning platform was used to link financial and operational planning. Examples include faster forecasts and reduced data preparation time.
Software company Board has released details of enterprises that have leveraged its unified planning platform. The platform aims to connect financial and operational planning, replace fragmented spreadsheets, and enable a continuous planning model. This approach promises to improve forecast accuracy and align decision-making across organizations.
For instance, Hapag-Lloyd utilizes Board to coordinate capacity, sales, cost, and financial planning among over 400 planners across 128 countries. Their process replaces a previously labor-intensive Excel-based data collection and reconciliation effort.
Komatsu Europe reported 10–15% faster forecasting cycles and up to 80% reduction in manual data preparation time for financial consolidation. The company also noted a 75% decrease in consultancy costs due to building in-house capabilities.
Regarding Financial Close, Consolidation, and Reporting (FCCR), Zentiva has shortened its monthly close by two days using the Board platform. The platform integrates FP&A, consolidation, and reporting, automating SAP interfaces and harmonizing the chart of accounts.
These examples illustrate how a unified platform can streamline planning processes and enhance data consistency within companies facing complex global operations.