What is time-dependent days of supply in SAP PP-MRP - Material Requirements Planning?

SAP Term: time-dependent days of supply

• Component: PP-MRP

• Component Name: Material Requirements Planning

• Description: Dynamic buffer planned to cover material requirements by taking into account a minimum safety buffer and a target safety buffer. It is calculated on a daily basis within a specific time period and procurement or production is triggered automatically to make it available continuously for material coverage.

Smart SAP Assistant

• Key Concepts: 
  Time-dependent days of supply (TDS) is a feature of SAP's Material Requirements Planning (MRP) component that allows users to plan for the future supply of materials based on the expected delivery date of the material. It takes into account the lead time of the material, as well as any other factors that may affect the availability of the material. This allows users to plan for future supply needs more accurately and efficiently. 
  
  How to use it: 
  To use TDS, users must first enter the expected delivery date for each material into the system. This can be done manually or through an automated process. Once this is done, the system will calculate the TDS for each material based on its lead time and other factors. The TDS will then be used to determine when materials should be ordered and how much should be ordered in order to meet future supply needs. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When using TDS, it is important to ensure that all expected delivery dates are accurate and up-to-date. This will ensure that the TDS calculations are as accurate as possible and that materials are ordered in a timely manner. Additionally, it is important to keep an eye on any changes in lead times or other factors that may affect the availability of materials, as these changes can have a significant impact on TDS calculations. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information about TDS and how it can be used in SAP's MRP component, please refer to SAP's official documentation on the subject. Additionally, there are many online resources available that provide further information about TDS and how it can be used in SAP systems.