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id: how-do-you-break-down-silos-to-make-ibp-work
title: "How do you break down silos to make IBP work?"
category: faq
subtopic: ibp-cross-functional
page_type: faq
source_url: "https://neosbyargonandco.com/why-mid-sized-companies-struggle-to-get-ibp-off-the-ground"
tags: ["IBP", "cross-functional", "collaboration", "silos"]
questions:
  - "How do I get teams to collaborate on IBP?"
  - "Why do silos prevent IBP success?"
  - "How do I align different departments around one version of the truth?"
related: [finance-ibp-role, ibp-ownership]
---

IBP requires true cross-functional planning across sales, ops, marketing, finance, and leadership. But many mid-sized companies still operate in silos, with each team protecting its own numbers and assumptions. That builds distrust and prevents alignment.

The fix: Appoint a dedicated cross-functional IBP lead (often from supply chain or finance). Create shared KPIs that cut across departments. Focus on decisions, not just data. Use collaborative tools that enable transparency and real-time engagement across teams so everyone sees the same information.

When teams move from siloed thinking to shared accountability, planning becomes faster and more accurate. Let's discuss how to build that culture at your company. Contact us today.