What is what-if analysis in SAP SCM-APO-SCC - Supply Chain Cockpit?

SAP Term: what-if analysis

• Component: SCM-APO-SCC

• Component Name: Supply Chain Cockpit

• Description: A model of a potential solution or scenario constructed by a planner in response to a planning problem. A what-if analysis involves a complex set of calculations performed on system data that has been temporarily copied from the system to a safe area of the application. To the planner, these simulations look like different versions of system data. Once an appropriate simulation has been accepted, the live system data is changed according to the design of the simulation. Simulations are most useful for planners - demand, supply, production, and logistics - but anyone involved in supply chain management can also benefit from what-if analysis.

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• Key Concepts: 
  What-if analysis is a tool used in SAP's Supply Chain Cockpit (SCM-APO-SCC) to simulate different scenarios and analyze the potential outcomes. It allows users to make changes to their supply chain processes and see how those changes will affect their operations. This helps them make informed decisions about their supply chain strategy. 
  
  How to use it: 
  To use what-if analysis, users must first define the parameters of the simulation. This includes setting up the data sources, selecting the variables to be analyzed, and defining the desired outcomes. Once these parameters are set, users can run the simulation and view the results. The results can then be used to make decisions about how to optimize their supply chain processes. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When using what-if analysis, it is important to ensure that all of the data sources are accurate and up-to-date. This will ensure that the results of the simulation are reliable and can be used to make informed decisions. Additionally, it is important to consider all of the potential outcomes when running a simulation. This will help users identify any potential risks or opportunities that may arise from making changes to their supply chain processes. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on what-if analysis in SAP's Supply Chain Cockpit, please refer to SAP's official documentation here: https://help.sap.com/viewer/product/SCM_APO_SCC/latest/en-US/f9f8d7a2b3e14c8a9f3d7c2b6f5e4d1a.html