What is pull in SAP IS-R - SAP for Retail?

SAP Term: pull

• Component: IS-R

• Component Name: SAP for Retail

• Description: Retail A method of supplying merchandise to recipients. The procurement process is triggered by recipient requirements. &EXAMPLE& The stores in a retail company are supplied using the Replenishment method of requirements planning. Sales data is reported to the head office via the POS inbound interface. Replenishment uses this data to determine requirements and generates follow-on documents such as stock transport orders to provide the stores with the merchandise they require.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Pull is a term used in the IS-R SAP for Retail component. It refers to the process of transferring goods from one location to another. This process is usually triggered by a customer order or a stock replenishment request. The goods are “pulled” from the source location and sent to the destination location. 
  
  How to use it: 
  In order to use the pull process, you must first create a transfer order. This transfer order will contain all the necessary information about the goods that need to be transferred, such as the source and destination locations, the quantity of goods, and any other relevant details. Once the transfer order is created, it can be used to trigger the pull process. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating a transfer order, it is important to ensure that all relevant information is included. This will help ensure that the pull process runs smoothly and efficiently. Additionally, it is important to keep track of all transfer orders so that you can easily monitor their progress. 
  
  Related Information: 
  The pull process is closely related to other processes in IS-R SAP for Retail, such as push and replenishment. Push refers to the process of transferring goods from one location to another based on predetermined criteria, while replenishment refers to the process of replenishing stock levels at a given location.