Maximizing SAP Supply Chain Performance with Reveal

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  1. How Using Capacity Versions in R/3 Can Help Ease Manufacturing Capacity Constraints

    You have several options for handling capacity overload, a common logistics problem, in R/3. Capacity versions are an effective way to quickly determine the amount and duration of overtime needed to resolve capacity overload. The author demonstrates how to create capacity versions in the work center and use them in the capacity evaluation. Manufacturing operations...…

  2. How to Execute Heuristics in Supply Network Planning

    Learn the process flow of an SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) supply network planning (SNP) heuristics run. Follow a step-by-step procedure to configure and run three types of heuristics and interpret the results. Key Concept An heuristics run can be broadly classified into three categories: location, network, and multi-level heuristics. The main characteristics of...…

  3. Closing the Gap Between Shop Floor and SAP ERP with the Shop Floor Dispatching and Monitoring Tool

    Understand the new features introduced by the new Shop Floor Dispatching and Monitoring Tool and how this tool can improve the short-term capacity leveling and order monitoring in SAP ERP. Key Concept The Shop Floor Dispatching and Monitoring (SFDM) Tool improves the overall user experience of short-term capacity planning for production orders. It also provides...…

  4. Maximize the Accuracy of Your ATP Response Using Configurable Process Scheduling: Key Implementation Lessons

    Learn key lessons in the implementation of Configurable Process Scheduling (CPS) in Global Available-to-Promise (GATP). Understand the details of condition master data and other configuration necessary to support CPS. Key Concept Transportation and shipment scheduling and is an integral part of the Available To Promise process. The most important elements of a sales order are...…

  5. Customize SNP Interactive Planning to Better Display Critical Conditions

    You can modify the standard Supply Network Planning (SNP) interactive planning page to better support end users. Here’s how to improve the way that data is displayed so that users can quickly identify critical conditions. Key Concept The interactive planning table in SNP is the primary interface planners use to monitor their supply chains. It...…

  6. Maximize the Accuracy of Your ATP Response Using Configurable Process Scheduling

    Learn when and how to use Configurable Process Scheduling (CPS) in SAP Advanced Planning & Optimization (SAP APO) Global Available-to-Promise (Global ATP). Understand the master data needed to support CPS and help avoid common mistakes while setting up CPS. Key Concept Available-to-Promise (ATP) is an order management business process that attempts to commit to the...…

  7. How to Optimize SAP APO Capable to Match for Process Industries

    Learn how to meet key design challenges in the process industry for supply planning and how to overcome these challenges when the preferred engine for implementation is SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (SAP APO) Capable to Match (CTM). Key Concept Generating a supply plan considering material and production capacity constraints is crucial to effective supply...…

  8. An Overview of SAP SuccessFactors Interview Scheduling Functionality

    Learn how Interview Scheduling functionality of SuccessFactors Recruiting Management enables recruiters to quickly and easily manage the recruiting process, thereby reducing the time spent scheduling interviews. Key Concept The Interview Scheduling feature of SAP SuccessFactors allows interviewers to enter their availability directly into the system to easily schedule interviews. The candidate self-scheduling functionality allows organizers...…

  9. What to Consider When Integrating PP-PI in APO SNP and PP/DS

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    Watch out for surprises when you integrate Production Planning for Process Industries with Advanced Planning and Optimization. Learn how to best set up recipes and capacity consumption in this environment to avoid errors. Key Concept Production Planning for Process Industries (PP- PI) is a planning tool in R/3 and SAP ERP Central Component used in...…

  10. Capacity Check and Scheduling in the Goods Receipt Area

    Discover how you can leverage the goods receipt capacity check business function to enable the smooth inbound flow of materials and avoid costs incurred due to trailers waiting for unloading in the company premises. Learn step-by-step configuration to realize a real-life business requirement and the process to activate a business function. Key Concept SAP introduced...…