What is original customer forecast in SAP SCM-APO-FCS - Demand Planning?

SAP Term: original customer forecast

• Component: SCM-APO-FCS

• Component Name: Demand Planning

• Description: A forecast provided by the customer to notify the vendor of intended consumption from the VMI vendor-managed inventory location.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Original customer forecast is a term used in SAP's Supply Chain Management-Advanced Planner and Optimizer-Forecast Demand Planning (SCM-APO-FCS Demand Planning) component. It is the forecast of customer demand that is generated by the customer themselves, rather than by the company. This forecast is used to help the company plan for future demand and adjust their supply chain accordingly. 
  
  How to use it: 
  The original customer forecast can be used to help the company plan for future demand and adjust their supply chain accordingly. The forecast can be used to identify potential areas of improvement in the supply chain, such as increasing production capacity or adjusting inventory levels. Additionally, the forecast can be used to identify potential opportunities for cost savings or increased efficiency. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When using the original customer forecast, it is important to remember that it is only an estimate of future demand and should not be relied upon as a definitive source of information. Additionally, it is important to consider other factors such as market trends and customer preferences when making decisions based on the forecast. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on SAP's SCM-APO-FCS Demand Planning component, please visit SAP's website at https://www.sap.com/products/scm-apo-fcs-demand-planning.html. Additionally, there are many resources available online that provide more detailed information on how to use this component effectively.