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Supply Chain Design Software for Resilient, Cost-Effective Networks

Turn supply chain volatility into a competitive edge. Coupa’s cloud-native supply chain design software provides the visibility, analytics, and scenario modeling you need to accelerate decisions and build an adaptive supply chain that thrives through change.

One modeling environment. Endless possibilities.

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Network Design & Strategy powered by data

Model your supply chain end-to-end with a digital twin using trusted AI and advanced optimization. Our cloud-native architecture lets you evaluate risk — from demand and tariff shifts to material shortages — and test mitigation strategies in hours, not weeks. Faster solve times transition you from reactive to proactive problem-solving, so you can enhance network resilience when it matters most.

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Sourcing & Production Strategy with intelligent planning

Optimize production and sourcing to strike a balance between cost and scalability. Test alternative suppliers, evaluate new production sites, and plan capital investment with AI insights that model capacity needs and expansion options across facilities and equipment — empowering smarter, more profitable decisions.

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Transportation & Logistics Strategy driven by precision

Tackle rising fuel and freight costs with smarter logistics planning. Determine the most efficient and cost-effective transportation modes and pinpoint optimal routes with AI-powered tools. Consolidate loads, minimize empty miles, and lower costs and emissions. From the final mile to reverse logistics, build transportation strategies that keep goods moving while being environmentally responsible.

Reducing transportation costs

Inventory & Demand Strategy for fast-changing markets

Determine how much inventory to hold to minimize costs and ensure products are available when and where customers need them. Utilize multi-echelon optimization to minimize days on hand, align working capital with customer service goals, and balance capability across facilities for faster fulfillment and a more reliable customer experience.

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Financial, Risk & Sustainability Modeling made for alignment

Tap into Coupa’s deep industry expertise and pre-built use cases to design smarter models and optimize faster. Drag-and-drop app building empowers teams to craft visual explanations that align finance, sales, and ops on strategy. Our experts tailor each solution to your organization, helping to accelerate adoption and maximize value. With flexible packaging and no per-user limits, you can scale collaboration and impact without constraint.

Supply Chain Design & Planning Capabilities

Trusted by 75% of the top supply chains to build intelligent, connected networks.

Real intelligence uses domain-specific data

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Supply Chain Design & Planning FAQs

How can supply chain design software help reduce risk and disruptions?

Coupa provides a digital twin of your supply chain so you can test different disaster scenarios before they happen. Instead of scrambling when a supplier goes down or shipping costs spike, you’ll already know what to do because you’ve run the scenarios and have a backup plan in place. The platform uses constraint-based optimization to identify vulnerabilities you might miss and helps you design networks that bend instead of breaking when things go wrong.

Does Coupa supply chain design software improve OTIF performance?

Yes, Coupa tackles On-Time In-Full (OTIF) from multiple angles. The Inventory Optimization module calculates optimal safety stocks and understands trade-offs between service levels and working capital.

At the same time, Transportation Optimization identifies the fastest and most reliable routes. Demand Modeler uses AI-driven predictions of what customers actually want, so you’re not guessing. When all three work together, your on-time deliveries improve significantly even during peak seasons.

How fast can supply chain design software model scenarios?

Pretty fast. Coupa’s cloud-native platform uses AI-driven optimization and unparalleled modeling capabilities to run scenarios in minutes. Based on end-to-end data, you can test hundreds of “what-if” situations during planning cycles. With Rapid Network Explorer, modelers can easily eliminate low-impact options and make targeted scenario changes to get answers quickly — without having to rerun full optimization models.

App Studio makes it even faster by giving your team pre-built templates, so they don’t even have to start from scratch every time they want to model or visualize something new.

Is Coupa’s supply chain design software easy for non-technical users to adopt?

Coupa bridges the gap between business and supply chain expertise through App Studio, which makes powerful tools accessible to everyone, not just data scientists. It provides pre-built templates and intuitive, low-code interfaces so your planners and analysts can run scenarios, view results, and make decisions without needing a PhD in optimization. AI-powered Coupa Navi Supply Chain Agents make it even easier. The Knowledge Management Agent accelerates onboarding with guided search and in-product tips. At the same time, the Network Modeling Agent summarizes scenarios, highlights key insights, and uncovers trade-offs to help teams make more informed decisions at the speed of change.

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What is the pricing model for Coupa’s supply chain design software?

Coupa has transitioned from a user-based pricing model to packages that include unlimited users, allowing customers to see a clear ROI.

There are three flexible packing options:

  • Essentials: Core capabilities to establish an active supply chain design and planning process.
  • Advanced: Expands strategy with AI-driven prescriptions and deeper analytics.
  • Orchestrator: Unlocks cross-functional orchestration for operational resiliency and scalable growth.

Your whole team can collaborate, plan, and scale as the business evolves — all without additional fees.

How does supply chain design software support ESG and sustainability goals?

Coupa embeds sustainability right into the optimization engine. When determining the best transportation routes, it can cut carbon emissions by up to 60%. The platform weighs cost, speed, and environmental impact together, so you don’t have to choose between profitability and responsibility. You can model different scenarios to see exactly how each decision affects your carbon footprint.

Does Coupa supply chain design software integrate with ERP and APS systems?

Yes, Coupa integrates seamlessly with your existing systems to accommodate various planning horizons. Supply chain design tackles strategic decisions such as where to locate facilities, which suppliers to use, and how to structure the distribution network. These choices shape your operation.

Once you’ve optimized that strategic framework, your ERP and APS systems handle tactical execution, managing daily production schedules, processing orders, and adjusting to short-term fluctuations within the network you’ve designed.

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