BARC Research Study: Resilient Planning in Volatile Markets

Transform Volatility into Opportunity

Market volatility is the new normal causing static annual plans to break under pressure. Most organizations still view resilience as an aspiration rather than a reality with only 6 percent having fully implemented measures to enhance planning resilience — leaving most unprepared. 

The latest BARC research reveals how forward-looking organizations are building resilient planning frameworks that thrive in uncertainty. Download the management summary to discover how top-performing companies are replacing rigid annual plans with agile, AI-powered forecasting that adapts in real-time. 

Learn the proven strategies, technologies, and organizational shifts that enable businesses to turn market volatility into a competitive advantage. 

Download the management summary to discover: 

• How continuous planning enables organizations to adapt forecasts and strategies in real time, replacing rigid annual plans with agile, always-on processes 

• Why 72% of companies believe volatility disrupts strategy and operations 

• 6 proven strategies to simplify models, shorten cycles, and strengthen resilience.  

• How AI and predictive forecasting are revolutionizing planning accuracy 

• Practical recommendations for building flexible, integrated planning systems  

Key Highlights 

• Speed matters: Only 38% can maintain planning stability for 6-12 months
   
• AI is the game-changer: 40% of planned resilience measures involve predictive forecasting and AI-supported planning 

• Integration is critical: Successful companies tightly connect subplans for real-time financial impact visibility  

• Simulations drive success: 51% now regularly use scenario analysis to navigate uncertainty  

Why Board Sponsored This Research 

Board’s Enterprise Planning Platform brings the study’s findings to life. By unifying financial and operational planning in one platform with AI-driven forecasts, scenario simulations, and real-time data integration, Board enables global brands like H&M, BASF, Toyota, Coca-Cola, and Burberry to navigate volatility with confidence. 

For more information, please visit: Data Decisions. Built on BARC.