What is prioritized equal distribution in SAP SCM-APO-PPS-MMP - Model Mix Planning?

SAP Term: prioritized equal distribution

• Component: SCM-APO-PPS-MMP

• Component Name: Model Mix Planning

• Description: Procedure in which distributes the product variants equally over the planning period. Here, the system gives priority to those variants whose characteristics occur most frequently in the order quantity.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Prioritized equal distribution is a planning strategy used in Model Mix Planning (MMP) within the Advanced Planner and Optimizer (APO) module of the Supply Chain Management (SCM) suite of SAP software. This strategy allows users to plan for a certain number of products to be produced in a given period, while also taking into account the priority of each product. 
  
  How to use it: 
  Prioritized equal distribution can be used to plan for a certain number of products to be produced in a given period. To do this, users must first define the total number of products they want to produce and then assign each product a priority level. The system will then calculate the number of products that should be produced for each priority level, based on the total number of products that need to be produced. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When using prioritized equal distribution, it is important to ensure that the priority levels are assigned correctly. This will ensure that the system produces the correct number of products for each priority level. Additionally, it is important to consider the impact that changing the priority levels may have on production costs and timelines. 
  
  Related Information: 
  Prioritized equal distribution is just one of many planning strategies available in SAP SCM-APO-PPS-MMP Model Mix Planning. Other strategies include fixed quantity planning, fixed ratio planning, and flexible ratio planning. Each strategy has its own advantages and disadvantages, so it is important to consider which strategy best fits your needs before making a decision.