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Detailed plan outlining actions needed to reach one or more goals.

PlanFcst

Primary planning (AOP and forecast) data entry. Equivalent to Plan1 but smaller for efficient
data entry. Results loaded to Plan1.

Planisware OPX2

This is an integrated product development platform to be deployed across Biogen in order to
maintain program timelines, integrate line information, and perform resource estimation
and assignment. This system will be used to facilitate transparency and alignment across
the Company, enhance planning and reporting processes, and provide more accurate,
relevant and timely data for decision making and process improvement purposes.

Planning Cubes

Forecast cubes that are input by planners. The actuals pull from GL and PA module. Can
write to planning cubes. These cubes are used by Business Planning and for management
reporting.

Planning Currency

You can plan in a planning currency or functional currency; Planning currency follows the
region.

PlanOld

Used for historical reporting; goes back 5 years.

PlanRpt

Planning and reporting cube. It is a consolidation application, including displaying
allocations, currency conversion, parallel trade, etc. Also used for internal reporting.

Plasma Exchange (PLEX)

Process used to remove specific substances from the blood, used to remove TYSABRI in
suspected PML (Progressive Multifocal Leukoencephalopathy) cases.

Positron Emission Tomography (PET)

Imaging technique to identify cancerous areas, scan is performed after small radioactive
injection