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ISG Supply Chain Planning Buyers Guide 2025: Software Assessment

Evaluates 22 SCP vendors on AI, demand planning, supply planning, and platform capabilities using ISG's weighted criteria framework.

Published
June 4, 2026
Read time
3 min read
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This ISG Buyers Guide assesses supply chain planning software providers on product experience (Adaptability, Capability, Manageability, Reliability, Usability) and customer experience (Validation, TCO/ROI). It covers demand planning, demand sensing, logistics planning, production planning, replenishment planning, supply planning, and planning analytics with emphasis on AI and GenAI integration.

Key takeaways

SCP software improves forecast accuracy, collaboration, and risk mitigation through real-time data and ML algorithms

AI and GenAI reduce manual planning steps and shorten cycle times for greater enterprise agility

ISG evaluates providers across seven categories weighted to reflect buyer requirements

22 vendors assessed including Anaplan, Blue Yonder, Kinaxis, o9, Oracle, and SAP

Guide supports RFI/RFP processes with structured capability and customer experience criteria

Market overview

SCR methodology note

Vendor landscape

Leaders

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Important consideration