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Planning Software Implementation

Planning and forecasting form the foundation for confident and sustainable business decisions. We combine strategic planning expertise with the technical capabilities of H&Z.digital to create integrated, data based and flexible planning environments. Our approach unites process excellence, predictive modelling and modern planning tools to make planning faster, more accurate and more resilient across the entire organisation.

Create Planning Flexibly

From Annual Routine to Real Time Guidance

Planning today must be more than an annual exercise. Organisations require planning processes that respond quickly to changing markets, integrate information across all functions and support data driven, forward looking decisions.

We enable integrated planning and forecasting by connecting finance, sales, supply chain and HR within a transparent, end to end process. With modern tools, scenario simulations and predictive models, companies gain the ability to navigate uncertainty, identify risks early and make decisions with confidence.

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A Structured Path to Better Planning

A successful planning environment relies on clear processes, clean data and the right system architecture. The H&Z Group brings together planning expertise and the implementation capabilities of H&Z.digital to create a seamless end to end solution.

Planning Maturity Assessment

The journey begins with an assessment of your current planning setup. Strategic requirements, processes and systems are reviewed to define the right methodology and tool options.

Process Design and Optimisation

Planning processes are shaped with clear roles and responsibilities. This ensures efficient collaboration and a consistent planning logic across all functions.

System Architecture and Scenario Modelling

A solid technical foundation is created through data modelling, interface design and data pipelines. Scenario and simulation models support faster and more informed decisions.

Tool Selection, Implementation and Enablement

Suitable tools such as Board, Anaplan, SAP SAC and Lucanet are selected, configured and implemented. Training and governance structures secure long term adoption and stability.

MEASURABLE VALUE

What Organisations Gain from Modern Planning

Clients benefit from

  • shorter planning cycles through driver based and AI supported methods
  • improved collaboration through clearly guided workflows, comments and status monitoring
  • greater transparency through integrated planning across all functions
  • higher forecast accuracy enabled by scenario logic and historical data
  • faster response times with early trend detection and predictive insights
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Our Clients

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Empowering Client Success

Our work enables faster decisions, improved accuracy and more resilient planning across the entire business. By combining expertise in process design, predictive modelling and modern planning tools, we support sustainable growth and operational stability.

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Success Story
 

A leading bank partnered with H&Z to build a unified AI strategy, consolidate 70+ tools, define a scalable Agentic AI target, empower employees, and scale AI beyond pilots.

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Our Technologies

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Related Insights

Our insights explore best practices for integrated planning, predictive forecasting and data driven decision making. They highlight trends, methods and technologies that strengthen planning performance.
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Meet Our Experts

Your Partners in Planning and Forecasting

For questions about planning processes, forecasting logic or software implementation, our experts at H&Z and H&Z.digital are ready to support you.

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Richard Ranftl

Managing Partner

Morten Finck

Senior Project Manager Digital