What is days' supply type in SAP SCM-APO-PPS - Production Planning and Detailed Scheduling?

SAP Term: days' supply type

• Component: SCM-APO-PPS

• Component Name: Production Planning and Detailed Scheduling

• Description: A definition of stock, receipt, requirement and forecast categories that are to be included in the calculation of the days' supply in the SAP Advanced Planner and Optimizer SAP APO. Days' supply types are defined in Customizing for . Up to three different days' supply types can be calculated automatically by SAP APO when you call up the Product View or the Alert Monitor.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Days' supply type is a feature of the Production Planning and Detailed Scheduling (PPS) component of SAP's Supply Chain Management (SCM) module. It is used to define the number of days' worth of inventory that should be kept in stock at any given time. This helps to ensure that there is enough inventory available to meet customer demand. 
  
  How to use it: 
  The days' supply type can be set up in the PPS component of SCM. This can be done by selecting the “Days’ Supply Type” option from the menu and then entering the desired number of days. Once this is done, the system will automatically calculate the amount of inventory that should be kept in stock based on the number of days specified. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  It is important to keep in mind that the days' supply type should be set up based on customer demand and other factors such as lead times and production capacity. Setting up an appropriate days' supply type can help to ensure that there is enough inventory available to meet customer demand without overstocking or understocking. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information about setting up a days' supply type in SAP SCM, please refer to the official SAP documentation. Additionally, there are many online resources available that provide detailed instructions on how to set up a days' supply type in SAP SCM.