What is resource consumption in SAP SCM-APO-PPS - Production Planning and Detailed Scheduling?

SAP Term: resource consumption

• Component: SCM-APO-PPS

• Component Name: Production Planning and Detailed Scheduling

• Description: Capacity of a resource that is required for carrying out an activity. An activity that is carried out on a multi-activity-resource can have a variable resource consumption, depending on the quantity to be produced. A single-activity-resource can only process one activity at a time; it has capacity 1. An activity that is carried out on a single-activity-resource therefore has a fixed resource consumption of 1.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Resource Consumption is a feature of the Production Planning and Detailed Scheduling (PPS) component of SAP's Supply Chain Management (SCM) module. It allows users to plan and manage the resources needed to produce a product or service. This includes both physical resources, such as machines and materials, as well as personnel resources, such as labor and skills. Resource Consumption helps users to optimize their production processes by ensuring that the right resources are available at the right time.
  
  How to use it: 
  Resource Consumption can be used to plan and manage resources for both short-term and long-term production processes. It can be used to create resource plans for individual products or services, or for entire production lines. Resource Consumption also allows users to monitor resource usage in real-time, so that they can make adjustments as needed.
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When using Resource Consumption, it is important to consider the availability of resources. For example, if a certain machine is not available at a certain time, it may be necessary to adjust the production plan accordingly. Additionally, it is important to consider the cost of resources when planning production processes. 
  
  Related Information: 
  Resource Consumption is closely related to other features of SAP's SCM module, such as Capacity Requirements Planning (CRP) and Material Requirements Planning (MRP). These features can be used in conjunction with Resource Consumption to ensure that production processes are optimized for cost and efficiency.