At Beyond Plans, we support wine and spirits houses in adopting connected and customized planning with Anaplan.
To showcase the concrete benefits of this approach, we invite you to watch an immersive video built from real cases we’ve supported.
Steering the Future Without Betraying the Past
In the wine and spirits sector, excellence leaves no room for improvisation. Every decision shapes the future of a vintage, a blend, or aging stock that may have been maturing for over a decade.
But when harvests are uncertain, supply chains become strained, and demand evolves rapidly, how can tradition, foresight, and agility be brought together?
This is exactly the challenge that Anaplan addresses a connected planning platform that Beyond Plans deploys in the most demanding houses, tailored to the specificities of the industry.
A Demonstration Rooted in Real-World Practice
The video we share is not just a technical showcase. It walks you step by step through the real challenges faced by wine and spirits producers: seasonality, aging cycle management, volume forecasting, and the optimization of resources and stock.
Some of the key features highlighted:
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Reliable Data: No more fragmented spreadsheets across departments. Anaplan centralizes field data (grape varieties, vintages, sales history, etc.) to provide a consistent and trustworthy foundation for all.
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Smart Forecasting: The platform factors in aging periods, logistics constraints, and demand peaks to build scenarios up to 10 years ahead helping you prepare blends and investments with confidence.
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Integrated Planning: Raw materials, labor, equipment, and sites are all connected for a smooth and coherent production flow.
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Stock Optimization: Thanks to a proactive view of stock levels, expiration dates, and logistical constraints, Anaplan helps avoid both shortages and overstocking.
Why It’s a Game Changer
Anaplan doesn’t just automate existing processes it transforms how producers think and manage their operations. Planning becomes collaborative, cross-functional, and real-time. We’ve seen this paradigm shift take place with our most advanced clients.
This is especially true for spirits, where decisions made today may only bear fruit in 5, 10, or 15 years. The ability to simulate and adjust long-term plans has become a true strategic lever.
The result? Better-sized stocks, preserved cash flow, greater resilience to climate or logistics disruptions, and more time freed up for analysis and decision-making.
Beyond Plans: More Than Just an Integrator
Our clients say it best: the real difference isn’t just the technology it’s the support. At Beyond Plans, we combine deep expertise in Anaplan with intimate knowledge of the wine and spirits industry. We speak both the language of the cellar master and that of the CFO.
And we don’t just deliver a tool we co-build a tailored model with you, one your teams can truly take ownership of. From scoping to post-deployment support, our commitment is constant.
In Short: What the Video Covers
- ✅ A clear understanding of the industry’s core challenges
- ✅ The key features of Anaplan, applied to the wine and spirits context
- ✅ Real-world impact on forecasting, planning, and performance
- ✅ Beyond Plans’ role in driving project success
FAQ – You Might Be Wondering…
→ Is this suitable for a family-run business?
Absolutely. We’ve worked with both family-owned houses and international groups. The model adapts to your processes.
→ Can we start small?
Yes. A first scope can be deployed in just a few weeks, then expanded iteratively.
→ What if our data is incomplete or scattered?
That’s often the starting point. One of Anaplan’s greatest strengths is helping to centralize and structure your data, providing a solid base for planning.
