What is 'actual demand' in SAP PP-DD - Demand-Driven Replenishment?

actual demand - Overview

• Component: PP-DD

• Component Name: Demand-Driven Replenishment

• Description: The sum of sales orders due on the current date, sales orders that are overdue, and qualified order spikes, if any.

actual demand - Details

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  Key Concepts: 
  Actual demand is the actual quantity of a material that is required to meet customer orders. It is used in the Demand-Driven Replenishment (PP-DD) component of SAP to determine the amount of material that needs to be replenished in order to meet customer demand. 
  
  How to use it: 
  Actual demand is used in the PP-DD component of SAP to determine the amount of material that needs to be replenished in order to meet customer demand. The system takes into account the current stock levels, customer orders, and other factors when calculating the actual demand for a material. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  It is important to ensure that the actual demand is accurately calculated in order to ensure that customer orders are fulfilled on time and with the correct quantity of material. It is also important to monitor actual demand on a regular basis in order to ensure that stock levels are maintained at an optimal level. 
  
  Related Information: 
  The PP-DD component of SAP also includes other features such as forecasting, inventory optimization, and supply chain visibility. These features can be used in conjunction with actual demand calculations in order to ensure that customer orders are fulfilled efficiently and effectively.