---
id: when-should-we-use-planning-as-a-service-instead-of-handling-planning-internally
title: "When should we use Planning as a Service instead of handling planning internally?"
category: faq
subtopic: paas-capacity
page_type: faq
source_url: "https://neosbyargonandco.com/planning-as-a-service-continuous-decision-intelligence"
tags: ["capacity", "expertise", "staffing", "planning"]
questions:
  - "Do we need external planning support?"
  - "When is Planning as a Service right for us?"
  - "How do we know if we need PaaS?"
related: [paas-definition, paas-implementation]
---

The gap may be access to specialist analytical skills, the recurring effort required to prepare information for review, or advice on how to frame business challenges. If your internal team is already stretched, assigning more planning responsibility often doesn't create the actual capacity to deliver it well.

For example, a manufacturer reviewing production allocation might need external expertise to develop and maintain analytical models, while internal planners provide operational context. Another organization may need broader managed planning support to establish a reliable planning cycle before adding sophisticated decision reviews.

The right approach depends on the work required and capabilities you already have. We can help you identify where support would make the most difference. Contact neos by Argon & Co to discuss your specific situation.