Planning as a Service Overview

This document is a guide that outlines Planning as a Service (PaaS) offered by Baxter Planning. PaaS is described as a partnership model that integrates Baxter Planning's expert planners with a client's internal team to enhance service supply chain efficiency. The guide details the four key areas of support provided by PaaS teams: strategic planning, best practice adoption, continuous improvement, and planning support. It emphasizes the importance of aligning business objectives with optimal service supply chain strategies and implementing elite planning practices. The document also highlights the unique aspects of PaaS, such as deep domain expertise, the combination of technology and talent, and a client-centric approach. Additionally, it presents a case study of Nutanix, illustrating how the implementation of PaaS led to significant operational improvements, including reduced days of supply and maintained high service levels. The guide concludes by emphasizing the value of Baxter Planning's end-to-end platform in optimizing service parts planning and execution.