Top 10 Insights from IDC’s Business Value Research on IFS Copperleaf
IDC conducted in-depth research with organizations using IFS Copperleaf to assess the real-world financial and operational impact of its asset investment planning platform. The findings highlight exceptional returns, efficiency gains, and strategic benefits experienced by asset-intensive enterprises.
Below are the top 10 insights from the study, offering a snapshot of how modernizing capital planning delivers measurable business value.
1. A 469% ROI Validated by IDC
Organizations using IFS Copperleaf achieved a median 469% return on investment. A rare level of verified impact for enterprise planning software.
2. Payback in Just 11 Months
IDC found value realization was rapid, with organizations achieving full payback in under a year.
3. US$17.5 Million in Annual Benefits
Across operational efficiency, portfolio optimization, and regulatory improvements, organizations generated an average of $17.5M in annual quantified benefits.
4. 17% Capital Planning Efficiency Improvement
Centralized, structured planning eliminated manual reconciliation and spreadsheet work.
5. 18% Increase in Asset Manager Productivity
Asset managers gained time to focus on analysis and strategic work instead of data wrangling.
6. 55% Higher Capital-Shifting Efficiency
Scenario modelling helped leaders reallocate capital to higher-value initiatives far more quickly.
7. 3% Increase in Portfolio Economic Value
Value-based prioritization increased the long-term economic value of investment portfolios.
8. Stronger Regulatory Outcomes
Organizations presented clearer, evidence-based business cases, improving credibility and outcomes.
9. Better Visibility and Alignment
Unified data and transparent decision processes improved collaboration across teams and leadership.
10. A Shift to Strategic, Evidence-Based Planning
IFS Copperleaf enabled organizations to evolve capital planning from a manual, operational task to a strategic enterprise capability.
These insights demonstrate how modernizing capital planning drives measurable value across efficiency, resilience, compliance, and financial performance.
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