SAP IBP for inventory: Configuring and Preparing for Use
Creating an Inventory Planning and Optimization Process
- Positioning SAP IBP for Inventory in a Sales and Operations Planning Process10 min
- Running an ABC/XYZ-Segmentation and a Time-Series Analysis40 min
- Forecast Error1 hr 30 min
- Forecast Error Calculation25 min
- Supply Lead Time Calculation20 min
- Role of an Inventory Planner as Key Player within the Sales and Operations Planning Process10 min
- Quiz
The Power of Multi Echelon
- Introduction to an Overarching SAP Integrated Business Planning Optimizer Methodology40 min
- Normal Versus Gamma Distribution4 min
- Demand Propagation1 hr
- Exposure Demand, Supply Variability and Service Variability Calculations40 min
- Multi-stage Application via an Example1 hr 50 min
- Other Drivers of Safety Stock: Service Level, Periods Between Replenishment, Lot Size, Delivery Type, and Promotions1 hr 50 min
- Quiz
Validating Inputs
- Holistic Approach30 min
- Identifying the impact of time-varying demand4 min
- Organizing supply timing variability18 min
- Identifying the impact of time-varying demand9 min
- Planning lead time versus instantaneous replenishment3 min
- Reviewing the impact of frequent versus infrequent key drivers3 min
- Validating the inputs through a dashboard and a planning view20 min
- Quiz
Running an Inventory Optimization Operator
- Planning Operators22 min
- Determine the Multi-Stage Networks20 min
- Global (Multi-stage) Inventory Optimization37 min
- Safety Stock Limitations20 min
- Calculate Predicted Service Levels20 min
- Calculate Target Inventory Components20 min
- Decomposed (Single-stage) Inventory Optimization20 min
- Diagnosing System Issues20 min
- Quiz
Analyzing the Results of an Inventory Optimization Run
Finalizing the Inventory Plan
Describing the Business Planning Scenario
Objective
After completing this lesson, you will be able to get started configurating SAP Integrated Business Planning for inventory.