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

SAP Term: detailed scheduling

• Component: SCM-APO-PPS

• Component Name: Production Planning and Detailed Scheduling

• Description: Determining the production dates and resource assignment for orders and operations on a short-term planning level while considering constraints, such as the product availability and available capacity. In the SAP APO Detailed Scheduling component there are various functions with which the scheduling and decision process is supported and with which the optimal operative schedule is created: Configurable planning table Display of scheduling conflicts Optimization of the schedule taking various criteria into account for example, lead times, delays, setup times Automatic evaluation of the scheduling quality Simulation

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• Key Concepts: 
  Detailed scheduling is a component of SAP's Production Planning and Detailed Scheduling (SCM-APO-PPS) module. It is used to plan and optimize production processes in order to meet customer demand. It uses advanced algorithms to calculate the most efficient production schedule based on the available resources, materials, and other constraints. 
  
  How to use it: 
  Detailed scheduling can be used to create a production plan that meets customer demand while minimizing costs. It can be used to optimize the production process by taking into account the availability of resources, materials, and other constraints. The detailed scheduling component can also be used to monitor and adjust the production plan in real-time in order to ensure that customer demand is met. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When using detailed scheduling, it is important to consider all available resources and materials in order to create an optimal production plan. Additionally, it is important to monitor the production plan in real-time in order to make any necessary adjustments. 
  
  Related Information: 
  Detailed scheduling is part of SAP's Production Planning and Detailed Scheduling (SCM-APO-PPS) module. Other components of this module include capacity planning, material requirements planning, and supply chain optimization.