What is 'extended safety stock planning' in SAP SCM-APO-SNP - Supply Network Planning (SNP)?

extended safety stock planning - Overview

• Component: SCM-APO-SNP

• Component Name: Supply Network Planning (SNP)

• Description: Extended safety stock planning methods based on safety stock planning algorithms. The system uses these methods in order to provide a default safety stock level. The system takes a required service level into account when calculating the safety stock level.

extended safety stock planning - Details

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  Key Concepts: 
  Extended safety stock planning is a feature of SAP Supply Network Planning (SNP) that allows users to plan for safety stock levels in order to protect against unexpected demand or supply fluctuations. It takes into account the lead time of the supply chain, the forecast accuracy, and the desired service level. The safety stock levels are calculated based on these factors and can be adjusted to meet the user’s needs. 
  
  How to use it: 
  In order to use extended safety stock planning, users must first define the desired service level and forecast accuracy. Then, they must enter the lead time of the supply chain into the system. Once these parameters are set, the system will calculate the necessary safety stock levels for each item in the supply chain. The user can then adjust these levels as needed. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  It is important to remember that extended safety stock planning is only as accurate as the parameters that are entered into the system. Therefore, it is important to ensure that all of the data is accurate and up-to-date in order to get an accurate result. Additionally, it is important to keep an eye on inventory levels and adjust safety stock levels accordingly. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on extended safety stock planning, please refer to SAP’s official documentation on Supply Network Planning (SNP).