What is campaign optimization in SAP SCM-APO-PPS - Production Planning and Detailed Scheduling?

SAP Term: campaign optimization

• Component: SCM-APO-PPS

• Component Name: Production Planning and Detailed Scheduling

• Description: Automatic planning procedure that schedules orders at the same bottleneck resource in an optimum sequence and combines them into production campaigns. Storage costs and setup costs particular are particularly weighed up against each other.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Campaign optimization is a component of the Production Planning and Detailed Scheduling (PPS) module in SAP's Supply Chain Management (SCM) application. It is used to optimize production plans and schedules by taking into account various factors such as customer demand, inventory levels, and production costs. The goal of campaign optimization is to maximize profits while minimizing costs.
  
  How to use it: 
  Campaign optimization can be used to create a production plan that meets customer demand while minimizing costs. It takes into account various factors such as customer demand, inventory levels, and production costs. The user can set parameters such as the desired production rate, the desired delivery date, and the desired inventory level. The system then calculates the optimal production plan based on these parameters.
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When using campaign optimization, it is important to consider all relevant factors such as customer demand, inventory levels, and production costs. It is also important to set realistic parameters for the desired production rate, delivery date, and inventory level. Additionally, it is important to monitor the results of the optimization process to ensure that it is producing the desired results.
  
  Related Information: 
  Campaign optimization is part of SAP's Supply Chain Management (SCM) application. Other components of SCM include Demand Planning, Supply Network Planning, and Global Available-to-Promise. Additionally, campaign optimization can be used in conjunction with other modules such as Sales and Distribution (SD) and Materials Management (MM).