Aggregate Planning with SAP IBP
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Key Takeaways
⇨ It is not always possible to have a high fidelity forecast for each product at every node in the supply chain.
⇨ The outcome of aggregate planning is a comprehensive plan that guides the organization in making operational decisions to meet demand while optimizing resources, supply, and costs.
⇨ SAP IBP’s capabilities can be leveraged to model aggregate planning covering forecasting, inventory optimization and supply planning (refer to step by step guide).
SAP Integrated Business Planning (IBP) is an advanced planning solution that supports various planning processes. Its capabilities can be leveraged to model aggregate planning. Aggregate planning is a planning process that involves balancing demand, inventory, capacity, and supply at a higher granularity in order to achieve the efficient, cost-effective, and timely production and distribution of goods or services. In this article, you will learn about the seven building blocks for aggregated planning with SAP IBP and how you can use those to decisions to meet demand while optimizing
resources, supply, and cost.
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