What is product flow in SAP SCM-APO-PPS - Production Planning and Detailed Scheduling?

SAP Term: product flow

• Component: SCM-APO-PPS

• Component Name: Production Planning and Detailed Scheduling

• Description: Timeline that represents the filling of a product into a container resource or the removal of the product from that resource. The product flow is assigned to the activity and is a prerequisite for planning on container resources.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Product flow is a component of SAP's Production Planning and Detailed Scheduling (SCM-APO-PPS) module. It is used to plan and manage the production process, from the initial order to the delivery of the finished product. It helps to ensure that the production process is efficient and cost-effective. 
  
  How to use it: 
  Product flow can be used to plan and manage the production process. It can be used to create a production plan, which includes the materials, resources, and processes needed for production. It can also be used to monitor the progress of production and make adjustments as needed. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When using product flow, it is important to ensure that all materials and resources are available before beginning production. This will help to ensure that production runs smoothly and efficiently. Additionally, it is important to monitor the progress of production regularly in order to make any necessary adjustments. 
  
  Related Information: 
  Product flow is part of SAP's Production Planning and Detailed Scheduling (SCM-APO-PPS) module. Other components of this module include demand planning, supply network planning, and global available-to-promise. Additionally, product flow can be integrated with other SAP modules such as Materials Management (MM) and Sales & Distribution (SD).