What is VMI sales order in SAP SCM-APO-CA - APO Cross-Application Components?

SAP Term: VMI sales order

• Component: SCM-APO-CA

• Component Name: APO Cross-Application Components

• Description: A sales order in the VMI vendor-managed inventory business model, which is generated automatically in the vendor's SAP APO system after publishing a TLB shipment to ERP, as a result of creating a sales order in ERP and transferring it to SAP APO. Depending on the type of VMI scenario, the VMI sales order can either correspond to a standard sales order or to a consignment fill-up order in ERP.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) is a supply chain management strategy in which the supplier is responsible for managing the inventory levels of the customer. In a VMI sales order, the customer places an order with the supplier, who then takes responsibility for managing the inventory levels of the customer. This includes monitoring stock levels, forecasting demand, and replenishing stock as needed. 
  
  How to use it: 
  In SAP, VMI sales orders are created in the SCM-APO-CA APO Cross-Application Components. The customer places an order with the supplier, who then takes responsibility for managing the inventory levels of the customer. The supplier can monitor stock levels, forecast demand, and replenish stock as needed. The customer can also set up rules and parameters to ensure that their inventory levels are managed according to their needs. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When setting up a VMI sales order in SAP, it is important to ensure that all of the necessary information is included in the order. This includes details such as delivery dates, payment terms, and any special instructions or requirements. Additionally, it is important to ensure that all of the necessary parameters are set up correctly so that the supplier can manage inventory levels according to the customer’s needs. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on VMI sales orders in SAP, please refer to SAP Help Portal (https://help.sap.com/viewer/product/SAP_APO_CA/7.5/en-US). Additionally, there are many online resources available that provide detailed information on how to set up and manage VMI sales orders in SAP.