Increasing Visibility and Insights from MRP: An Expert Discussion

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  1. How to Optimize the Performance of MRP on SAP HANA

    Learn how to activate the new material requirements planning (MRP) performance optimizations available as of SAP enhancement package 6 for SAP ERP Central Component (ECC) 6.0, version for SAP HANA. Understand the differences between the classic MRP transactions and the new MRP Live and under which circumstances each one should be used. Key Concept As…...…
  2. Implementing the Simplified Subcontracting Process with MRP Areas in SAP S/4HANA

    Learn the changes and simplifications in the subcontracting process introduced with SAP S/4HANA and how to effectively implement it in SAP S/4HANA. Key Concept SAP S/4HANA introduced major simplifications in production planning, including changes in the subcontracting process. The subcontracting scenario has been simplified in SAP S/4HANA, and now SAP recommends the use of subcontracting…...…
  3. Advanced MRP Post Processing with new MD06 and MD04 – Part 1

    The MRP exception monitor provides a detailed view on your whole supply chain, all important materials, important orders, missing parts, MRP exception messages, actual inventory, and important KPIs. In one single transaction, you have all the relevant and important information to act proactively as an MRP planner or buyer. The advanced MD04 also provides you…
  4. Real-Time Supply Chain Planning with Demand-Driven MRP in SAP S/4HANA

    Learn how to use the new demand-driven material requirements planning (DDMRP) method to decouple the lead time. It minimizes the bullwhip effect to achieve real-time supply chain planning in SAP S/4HANA. Key Concept The demand-driven material requirements planning (DDMRP) concept was introduced in SAP S/4 HANA 1709. DDMRP is a new planning method introduced by…...…
  5. Demand-Driven Planning – Step 4 – Demand Driven MRP (DDMRP)

    Demand-driven Material Requirements Planning (DDMRP) is a modern approach to supply chain management that focuses on meeting customer demand efficiently while minimizing inventory costs. Unlike traditional Material Requirements Planning (MRP) systems, which rely on forecasted demand and fixed lead times, DDMRP uses actual customer demand signals to drive replenishment decisions in real time. By continuously…
  6. Cross-plant Planning in SAP S/4HANA with MRP – Part 1

    In cross-plant planning within S/4HANA, two primary approaches exist. One involves the utilization of the special procurement key within the MRP functionality, while the other entails employing the SAP Add-on known as cross-plant planning. This series will discuss the available options for cross-plant planning in SAP S/4HANA. Part 1 explores these options in conjunction with…
  7. Advanced MRP Post-Processing with New MD06 and New MD04 – Part 2

    The MRP exception monitor provides a detailed view on the whole supply chain; all important materials, important orders, missing parts, MRP exception messages, actual inventory, and important KPIs. In one single transaction, you have all necessary relevant and important information to act proactively as an MRP planner or buyer. The advanced MD04 also provides you…
  8. Increase Service Levels and Lower Inventory with SAP DDMRP

    Demand-driven material requirements planning (DDMRP) is a solution to plan materials and inventories. While traditional MRP does a respectable job of planning, DDMRP improves on that functionality to work better in a volatile environment. It enables companies to get closer to customers’ requirements, promoting faster decisions at the planning and execution level. Why can’t sales,…
  9. Before You Go Live, Maximize the Benefit from Your MRP Output

    In a brief interview at SCM 2017, Beverly Desjardins, solution architect at itelligence North America, answered some questions related to her session on how to use material requirements planning (MRP) results to improve the stability of your system. This content is for Basic Access, SAPinsider Monthly Subscription, SAPinsider Annual Subscription, and SAPinsider Premium Annual Subscription…
  10. Dynamic Safety Stock Management: How to interpret MRP results of coverage profiles

    by Venkata Ramana Nethi CSCP, CPIM, Business Process Lead – Operations, Schlumberger Overview: An organization’s strategic inventory policy and stocking strategies drive aggregate level inventory management (i.e., ABC/XYZ/LMN, etc. classification) which in turn drives item level inventory management. One of the most effective ways to perform item level inventory management on high volume and low…...…