o9 Announces Teleflex™ Global Go-Live for Integrated Demand and Supply Planning

Key Terms

demand planning technical

Demand planning is the process companies use to predict how much of their products or services customers will want in the future and to line up production, inventory and sourcing to meet that expected need. Like a restaurant forecasting how many diners to prepare for, good demand planning reduces wasted stock, prevents missed sales and smooths cash flow, so investors can better judge a company’s revenue stability and operational efficiency.

supply planning technical

Supply planning is the process businesses use to forecast customer demand and arrange production, purchasing and inventory so the right products are available when needed. It matters to investors because good supply planning keeps sales from being lost to shortages, reduces waste from excess stock, and stabilizes costs—like a household scheduling grocery runs to avoid both empty pantry days and spoiled food, which supports predictable revenue and margins.

integrated business planning technical

A coordinated planning process that brings together sales, operations, finance and other teams into one regularly updated forecast and decision plan so the company can balance demand, supply and resources. Think of it as a single roadmap and control room that helps managers predict sales, avoid stock-outs or excess inventory, and decide where to invest or cut costs. Investors care because it improves forecasting accuracy, cash flow management and the company's ability to respond to shocks, which can protect profit margins and reduce surprise risks.

supply chain management technical

Supply chain management is the planning and coordination of how raw materials, parts and finished products move from suppliers through production to customers, plus the information and money that flow with them. For investors it matters because efficient supply chains keep costs down, deliveries reliable and inventory in check, which supports consistent profits and lowers the risk that disruptions will hurt revenue—think of it like timing ingredients to arrive so a kitchen can serve meals smoothly.

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DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- o9, a leading enterprise AI software platform provider for transforming planning and decision-making, today announced that Teleflex Incorporated (NYSE: TFX), a leading global provider of medical technologies, is now live globally with Demand Planning and Supply Planning on the o9 platform. This deployment supports Teleflex’s multi-year effort to enhance its end-to-end integrated business planning and supply chain management capabilities.

With Demand Planning and Supply Planning on one platform, Teleflex now connects demand forecasts and demand planning in a single environment. This integrated approach improves coordination across commercial, operational, and supply teams, enhances visibility into inventory and capacity positions, and enables faster alignment on trade-offs that directly impact service and execution. The rollout supports collaborative workflows and advanced forecasting methods. Teleflex is seeing measurable improvements in forecast performance and cross-functional alignment, establishing a scalable foundation for continued advancement of its integrated business planning capabilities.

“Going live globally with Demand and Supply Planning strengthens how we align decisions across functions and regions,” said David Connaughton, Vice President Global Demand Fulfilment, at Teleflex. “We are seeing improved forecast performance and better coordination across our operations. That helps us manage inventory, reduce back orders, and serve healthcare professionals and patients more reliably in line with our vision to be the most trusted partner in the world of healthcare.”

“Teleflex’s go-live reflects meaningful progress toward a more connected enterprise planning model,” said Chakri Gottemukkala, Co-founder and CEO of o9. “By bringing demand and supply decisions together within a single platform, Teleflex has strengthened alignment across its global operations and improved how trade-offs are evaluated and executed. That structural coordination is essential to sustaining performance and adapting with confidence in complex environments.”

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About o9 Solutions

o9 Solutions is a leading Enterprise Knowledge and AI-powered platform helping companies build Agile, Adaptive & Autonomous Planning & Execution Models for transforming enterprise decision-making in environments of rising volatility and uncertainty. Whether it is improving forecast accuracy, matching demand and supply and driving collaboration across the multi-tier supply chain to improve resilience at optimal costs and inventory, or optimizing new product and commercial initiatives to drive revenue growth and margins, decision-making processes from long-range to tactical to execution horizon can be made faster and smarter and connected on o9’s Digital Brain Platform.

o9 brings together game-changing technology innovations — such as innovative enterprise knowledge graph modeling, big data analytics, advanced algorithms for forecasting, demand/supply balancing, scenario planning, real time learning, collaboration, generative and agentic AI, easy-to-use interfaces and cloud-based delivery, and innovative management methods — as well as organization, process and change management best practices to transform decision-making speed and intelligence. For more information, please visit www.o9solutions.com.

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Evelien van der Wel
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Source: o9 Solutions