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
Knowledge quiz
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