What is Collaborative Planning in SAP SCM-APO-SCC - Supply Chain Cockpit?

SAP Term: Collaborative Planning

• Component: SCM-APO-SCC

• Component Name: Supply Chain Cockpit

• Description: A supply chain management tool that synchronizes demand signals and supply chain activities by utilizing Internet technology. Collaborative Planning enables supply chain partners to view, share and synchronize common information within the supply chain. APO Collaborative Planning currently supports the following business processes: Collaborative Demand Planning Collaborative Supply Planning Collaborative Transportation Planning

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• Key Concepts: 
  Collaborative Planning is a feature of the Supply Chain Cockpit (SCC) component of SAP's Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module. It enables users to plan and manage their supply chain operations in a collaborative environment. This includes the ability to share data, collaborate on decisions, and monitor performance in real-time. 
  
  How to use it: 
  The Collaborative Planning feature of the SCC component allows users to create and manage supply chain plans in a collaborative environment. This includes the ability to share data, collaborate on decisions, and monitor performance in real-time. The SCC also provides tools for analyzing supply chain performance, such as forecasting, inventory optimization, and demand planning. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When using the Collaborative Planning feature of the SCC component, it is important to ensure that all stakeholders are involved in the planning process. This will ensure that all relevant data is taken into account when making decisions. Additionally, it is important to regularly review and update plans to ensure that they remain up-to-date with changing market conditions. 
  
  Related Information: 
  The Collaborative Planning feature of the SCC component is part of SAP's Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module. Other features of APO include Demand Planning, Supply Network Planning, Production Planning & Detailed Scheduling, and Global Available-to-Promise. Additionally, SAP offers a range of other supply chain management solutions such as Extended Warehouse Management (EWM), Transportation Management (TM), and Event Management (EM).