What is Supply Planning in SAP AP-SDM - SCM Supply and Demand Matching?

SAP Term: Supply Planning

• Component: AP-SDM

• Component Name: SCM Supply and Demand Matching

• Description: The generation of a supply plan that covers material demand through inventory and material receipts.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Supply Planning is a component of SAP's Advanced Planning and Scheduling (AP-SDM) Supply Chain Management (SCM) solution. It is designed to help companies optimize their supply chain operations by matching supply and demand. It uses advanced algorithms to analyze data from multiple sources, such as sales forecasts, inventory levels, and customer orders, to create an optimal plan for meeting customer demand. 
  
  How to use it: 
  Supply Planning can be used to create a plan for meeting customer demand by analyzing data from multiple sources. It can be used to identify potential supply chain issues, such as overstocking or understocking, and suggest solutions. It can also be used to create an optimal plan for meeting customer demand by taking into account factors such as inventory levels, customer orders, and sales forecasts. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When using Supply Planning, it is important to ensure that the data being used is accurate and up-to-date. This will help ensure that the plan created is as accurate and effective as possible. Additionally, it is important to regularly review the plan created by Supply Planning to ensure that it is still meeting customer demand. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on Supply Planning and other components of SAP's AP-SDM SCM solution, please visit the SAP website at https://www.sap.com/products/supply-chain-management.html. Additionally, there are many online resources available that provide tutorials and tips on how to use Supply Planning effectively.