Redefining Anaplan Optimization with AI

In the latest episode of the Finance for Finance Leaders podcast, Joe van Bolderen, Managing Partner of VBCG, shares how he is redefining ongoing Anaplan optimization with a smarter blend of expert guidance, AI, and nearshore delivery.

Joe compares VBCG’s approach to Costco: consistent quality, exceptional value, and long-term trust.

“We don’t want to be the kind of consultancy that maximizes (profit) on every implementation. We want to be the partner who’s still standing years later, scaling with you.”

Personal COE

VBCG delivers a unique service model built entirely around Anaplan:

• 10 hours/week of a US-based Solution Architect

• 40 hours/week of a fully trained, nearshore Model Builder

  
  

This structure drives rapid progress, reduces overhead, and helps clients expand use cases faster than traditional consulting models.

AutoBuilder 3 (AB-3)

Joe shares AutoBuilder 3 (AB-3), VBCG’s in-house AI tool that uses large language models (LLMs) to automate architecture and model builds in Anaplan.

“If I can just tell a system to go build it, everything becomes more efficient — and model builders can focus on the high-impact work instead of bricklaying.”

AB-3 is currently in beta for VBCG clients, and select industry leaders. AutoBuilder 4, will launch publicly in the coming months. 

Watch the full episode here: