What is resource network in SAP PP-PI - Production Planning for Process Industries?

SAP Term: resource network

• Component: PP-PI

• Component Name: Production Planning for Process Industries

• Description: Description of the physical links between resources in a plant such as processing units, reactors, vessels, and so on. A resource network describes the flow of materials through a plant.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Resource Network is a component of SAP PP-PI Production Planning for Process Industries. It is a graphical representation of the production process, which allows users to plan and manage resources in a visual way. It provides an overview of the production process, including the resources used, the sequence of operations, and the duration of each operation. 
  
  How to use it: 
  Resource Network can be used to plan and manage resources in a visual way. It allows users to view the production process from start to finish, including the resources used, the sequence of operations, and the duration of each operation. The user can also view resource availability and capacity utilization in real-time. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When using Resource Network, it is important to ensure that all resources are correctly allocated and that capacity utilization is monitored. This will help ensure that production processes are running smoothly and efficiently. Additionally, it is important to keep track of any changes made to the resource network so that they can be easily reverted if needed. 
  
  Related Information: 
  Resource Network is part of SAP PP-PI Production Planning for Process Industries. Other components include Production Planning (PP), Production Planning for Process Industries (PP-PI), and Production Planning for Discrete Industries (PP-DI). Additionally, SAP offers a range of other software solutions for production planning and resource management.