Business Details
5 Years
experience
Business Management Software Solutions
Saphran is a leader in forecasting and cost estimating cloud software solutions, driven by a mission to empower manufacturing companies globally with tools for profitability and strategic decision-making. With over 100 years of collective experience in manufacturing and software development, our team prioritizes customer-centric innovation, agile problem-solving, and seamless integration of business systems. We specialize in cloud-based platforms that streamline forecasting, planning, cost estimating, and profitability analysis, enabling clients to reduce inventory costs, optimize capacity utilization, and enhance commercial discipline.Our solutions connect with ERP, CRM, and BI systems, offering real-time analytics and actionable insights tailored to complex manufacturing environments. Headquartered in Southfield, Michigan, Saphran serves clients across 20 countries, managing over $100 billion in forecasted revenue while maintaining a commitment to continuous improvement and client satisfaction.
Services
Forecasting & Business Planning
Cost Estimating
Profitability Analysis
Cloud Software
BI Integration
Details
- Year established: 2021
Highlights and features
- We bring over 100 years of collective manufacturing and software expertise.
- Our cloud solutions enable rapid deployment without costly IT infrastructure.
- We serve clients in 20+ countries, managing $100B+ in forecasted revenue.
- Our platform integrates seamlessly with ERP, CRM, and BI systems.
- Customer success stories highlight inventory cost reductions and capacity optimization.
What people say
Reduces inventory costs
Improves capacity utilization
Grows sales
Compresses forecast time
Services
Forecasting & Business Planning
Our forecasting tools enable manufacturers to track opportunities, integrate third-party demand data, and generate consensus forecasts. By connecting with ERP systems, we streamline planning processes and reduce inventory costs by up to 35%. Clients benefit from real-time analytics and collaborative workflows that enhance strategic decision-making.
Cost Estimating
Saphran's cost-estimating solutions analyze complex BOMs and manufacturing routings to optimize pricing strategies. By integrating with ERP systems like Oracle and Plex, we help clients evaluate margin goals and lifecycle profitability. This enables data-driven decisions for new business opportunities and design changes.
Profitability Analysis
Our profitability tools track margin performance across quoted and awarded business, adjusting for cost and pricing changes. Clients use these insights to meet financial goals for EBIT, NPV, and margin, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives while improving commercial discipline.
Cloud Software
Saphran's cloud-based platforms eliminate the need for costly IT infrastructure, enabling rapid deployment and scalability. With secure, role-based access and seamless integration with enterprise systems, our solutions support real-time analytics and collaborative workflows for global manufacturing teams.
BI Integration
Our BI tools centralize analytics content, allowing manufacturers to standardize reporting and collaborate on dashboards. By connecting to existing BI solutions, we deliver actionable insights for capacity planning, market share analysis, and operational efficiency improvements.
People
Kenneth Bassey
Founder and CEO
Kenneth Bassey is a veteran of the automotive industry with expertise in strategic planning, sales, and forecasting. He founded Saphran to develop innovative commercial management solutions, leveraging his experience with Chrysler, GM, and Ford. A University of Michigan graduate, he is a Detroit Economic Club member.
Questions
What industries does Saphran serve?
Saphran specializes in manufacturing, particularly automotive, electronics, and industrial suppliers, offering tools for forecasting, cost estimating, and profitability analysis.
How does Saphran integrate with existing systems?
Our software integrates with ERP, CRM, PLM, and BI systems like Oracle, Plex, and QAD, enabling seamless data flow and real-time analytics.
Can Saphran help reduce inventory costs?
Yes. Clients have reduced inventory costs by 35%+ through our forecasting tools that align EDI releases, ship history, and demand planning.
Is Saphran's software cloud-based?
Yes. Our cloud solutions eliminate costly IT infrastructure, allowing rapid deployment and scalability for global manufacturing teams.
How does Saphran support commercial discipline?
Our tools enable manufacturers to track margin performance, evaluate new business opportunities, and align sales strategies with financial goals.
