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Unlock the Future with Demand and Inventory Planning – Join Us in Walldorf

Join us on April 21–22, 2026 in Walldorf, Germany for a dynamic two-day event focused on the next level of forecasting, scheduling, and replenishment in retail. Discover how the innovative SAP Demand and Inventory Planning solution is transforming the industry.

The event kicks off at 10:00 AM on April 21st and concludes at 4:00 PM on April 22nd. On the evening of April 21st, enjoy a special networking event to connect with peers in a relaxed setting.

Hear directly from leading customers as they present their projects on stage. Engage in meaningful conversations with SAP product teams and take advantage of ample opportunities to exchange ideas with fellow customers and partners.

This is your chance to shape the future of retail planning - together.

Agenda

April 21, 2026

Erik Pohland and Stefan Binkowski, SAP

  • Role of Demand and Inventory Planning 
  • Business AI and Business Data Cloud for Demand and Inventory Planning
  • Roadmap and outlook

Balaji Balasubramanian, SAP

Jannis Beese, SAP

Topic block: Forecasting

  • Forecasting from F&R vs. Unified Demand Forecast vs. Demand and Inventory Planning
  • Outlook and Roadmap

Igor Kohler, SAP

Detlev Louis

Stefan Tewes, Tchibo

Patrick Pierron, CAS AG

Topic block: Order & Delivery Scheduling

  • Current status
  • Outlook and roadmap

Stephanie Salomon, SAP

Erik Pohland and Stefan Binkowski, SAP

April 22, 2026

Erik Pohland and Stefan Binkowski, SAP

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Topic block: Replenishment

  • Replenishment from F&R vs. Store Replenishment vs.Demand and Inventory Planning
  • Outlook and Roadmap

SAP

COOP Switzerland

Kirsty Urwin, Greggs UK

Summary

  • First-hand experiences and recommendations

Customers, partners and SAP

Robert Rabe and Erik Pohland, SAP

Erik Pohland and Stefan Binkowski, SAP


Our partners:

Learn how our solution helps:

Optimize Inventory Performance

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Cut surplus stock in distribution centers and
stores while reducing stockouts across the entire supply chain

Increase Operational Efficiency

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Minimize manual workload
through advanced automation

Enhance Visibility and Insights

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Boost transparency with powerful analytics
to proactively manage supply and demand

Let’s take the next step forward - together!

Do you have any questions?

Stefan Binkowski

Vice President Retail & Wholesale Advisory,
Middle & Eastern Europe (MEE)


+49 171 3085561
stefan.binkowski@sap.com