What is sequestration in SAP MA-SMOPS - SmartOps?

SAP Term: sequestration

• Component: MA-SMOPS

• Component Name: SmartOps

• Description: The act of holding the current stock for high-priority customers when the total supply for the critical period is not enough to cover the total demand incoming demand plus backlog for that period.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Sequestration is a feature of SAP MA-SMOPS SmartOps that allows users to temporarily remove an item from the supply chain. This can be done for a variety of reasons, such as to reduce inventory levels or to prevent a product from being sold until it meets certain quality standards. Sequestration can also be used to temporarily suspend production of an item until the necessary resources are available. 
  
  How to use it: 
  To use sequestration, users must first select the item they wish to sequester. This can be done by navigating to the “Sequestration” tab in the SAP MA-SMOPS SmartOps interface. Once the item is selected, users can enter the reason for sequestration and set a date for when the item should be released back into the supply chain. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When using sequestration, it is important to ensure that all relevant stakeholders are aware of the change. This includes suppliers, customers, and other departments within the organization. Additionally, it is important to ensure that any changes made during sequestration are properly documented so that they can be easily reversed when the item is released back into the supply chain. 
  
  Related Information: 
  SAP MA-SMOPS SmartOps also offers other features related to sequestration, such as inventory optimization and demand forecasting. Additionally, users can use SAP MA-SMOPS SmartOps to monitor and analyze their supply chain performance in real-time.