What is makespan in SAP SCM-APO-OPT - Optimization?

SAP Term: makespan

• Component: SCM-APO-OPT

• Component Name: Optimization

• Description: Time span between the earliest possible start date/time of a production plan specified by the user and the end of the last non-fixed operation in the optimized plan. This can include operations that the system moved to after the optimization horizon during optimization. This time span can be reduced with optimization.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Makespan is a term used in SAP SCM-APO-OPT Optimization to refer to the total amount of time it takes to complete a task or process. It is the sum of the individual processing times for each task or process. It is used to measure the efficiency of a process and can be used to identify areas for improvement. 
  
  How to use it: 
  Makespan can be used to measure the efficiency of a process by calculating the total amount of time it takes to complete a task or process. This can be done by summing up the individual processing times for each task or process. This information can then be used to identify areas for improvement and optimize the process. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When calculating makespan, it is important to consider all factors that could affect the total amount of time it takes to complete a task or process. This includes factors such as resources, materials, and labor. Additionally, it is important to consider any external factors that could affect the process, such as weather or customer demand. 
  
  Related Information: 
  Makespan is closely related to other terms such as cycle time and throughput time. Cycle time is the average amount of time it takes to complete a task or process, while throughput time is the total amount of time it takes for all tasks or processes in a system to be completed. Both cycle time and throughput time are important metrics for measuring efficiency and optimizing processes.