Mr. Umesh Kumar Sharma

Synchronized Planning: The Cornerstone of Agile and Resilient Supply Chains

Abstract:

As global supply chains face mounting pressure from demand shifts, disruptions, and digital acceleration, synchronized planning has emerged as a vital strategy for resilience and agility. This keynote explores how leading organizations align demand, supply, inventory, and operations through synchronized planning to improve visibility, responsiveness, and collaboration.
Drawing on real-world examples from the semiconductor and high-tech sectors, the session will show how modern platforms like SAP IBP and SAP S/4HANA support end-to-end planning synchronization using unified data, intelligent automation, and real-time insights.
Attendees will gain practical strategies and architectural approaches to embed synchronization into their planning processes, enabling faster decision-making, reduced waste, and stronger service performance across the value chain.

Profile
Umesh Kumar Sharma is a recognized Global Supply Chain Transformation Leader known for driving innovation and operational excellence across global enterprises. Currently serving in a Big 4 management consulting firm, he has led digital supply chain transformations for over 35 organizations, including several Fortune 100 companies.
With deep expertise in SAP IBP and SAP S/4HANA, Umesh specializes in synchronized planning, demand-supply balancing, and AI-driven planning. His work has been especially impactful in the high-tech and semiconductor sectors, where he has designed agile, resilient planning systems aligned with business strategy.
He is the co-author of the first-of-its-kind book, "Introducing Operational Planning with SAP IBP for Response and Supply”, and a thought leader in attach rate planning and AI-enabled supply chain tools. His methodologies have improved forecast accuracy, reduced inventory inefficiencies, and set new benchmarks in digital supply chain performance.