Cognos Express Planner

Streamlines information gathering, aggregation and analysis

• A managed contribution model collects input from systems and staff in any division or location through either a web- or desktop-based interface.
• The software handles large numbers of participants and uses an in-memory analytics server for fast processing.
• Managers can quickly assemble, model and deploy planning solutions while monitoring the status of every participant in the process.

Provides an intuitive planning environment

• Create plans, contribute plan data and view current plans without the need for programming skills.
• Add your data to planning templates, and create personalized hierarchies and dimensions.
• Build planning and analysis models using a graphical user interface and drag-and-drop functionality.
• Roll up data according to your business needs such as adding a new department structure or modifying a product mix.
• Create and test scenarios, and write ad hoc changes back to operational systems or data warehouses.

Delivers advanced features

• Complex analysis allows you to drill down, sort, link and chart data.
• Advanced filtering features such as hierarchy leveling, attribute values and element names let you produce more detailed simulations.
• Driver-based planning includes features such as pick lists, multipane docking and color-coded data changes that focus on key business drivers.
• Role-based security ensures that business users only see relevant portions of the plan.
• Complete audit trails allow you to meet regulatory compliance requirements.