What is compact scheduling in SAP SCM-APO-PPS - Production Planning and Detailed Scheduling?

SAP Term: compact scheduling

• Component: SCM-APO-PPS

• Component Name: Production Planning and Detailed Scheduling

• Description: Scheduling function by which the system tries to schedule deallocated operations or complete orders with the smallest possible time intervals between the operations. Ideally, the system can reduce the intervals to the minimum intervals defined in the production process model or in the iPPE. By using compact scheduling, you can reduce the order lead time and therefore schedule in a more compact manner.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Compact scheduling is a feature of SAP's Production Planning and Detailed Scheduling (PPS) component of the Supply Chain Management (SCM) application. It is used to optimize the production process by reducing the number of operations and resources required to complete a task. It also helps to reduce lead times and improve efficiency. 
  
  How to use it: 
  Compact scheduling can be used to create a production plan that is optimized for cost, time, and resources. It can be used to identify the most efficient sequence of operations and resources needed to complete a task. It can also be used to identify potential bottlenecks in the production process and suggest ways to reduce them. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When using compact scheduling, it is important to consider the cost, time, and resources associated with each operation. This will help ensure that the production plan is optimized for cost, time, and resources. Additionally, it is important to consider the impact of any changes made to the production plan on other parts of the supply chain. 
  
  Related Information: 
  Compact scheduling is part of SAP's Production Planning and Detailed Scheduling (PPS) component of the Supply Chain Management (SCM) application. Other features of PPS include capacity planning, material requirements planning, and demand planning. Additionally, SAP offers a range of other SCM applications such as inventory management, warehouse management, and transportation management.