What is pull distribution in SAP SCM-APO-SNP - Supply Network Planning (SNP)?

SAP Term: pull distribution

• Component: SCM-APO-SNP

• Component Name: Supply Network Planning (SNP)

• Description: The distribution logic used when supply exceeds demand and pull distribution is selected in the product/material master data. The demand of the current day is distributed; however, the surplus stock beyond the demand of the current day is not distributed.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Pull distribution is a supply chain management (SCM) strategy used in SAP's Supply Network Planning (SNP) module. It is a demand-driven approach to supply chain management, where the demand for a product drives the production and distribution of that product. This approach is used to ensure that the right products are available in the right quantities at the right time. 
  
  How to use it: 
  In SAP's SNP module, pull distribution is used to create a demand-driven supply chain. This involves creating a forecast of customer demand and then using this forecast to plan production and distribution. The SNP module also allows users to create rules and constraints that can be used to optimize the supply chain. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When using pull distribution in SAP's SNP module, it is important to ensure that the forecast of customer demand is accurate. This will help ensure that the right products are available in the right quantities at the right time. It is also important to create rules and constraints that can be used to optimize the supply chain. 
  
  Related Information: 
  Pull distribution is just one of many strategies used in SAP's Supply Network Planning (SNP) module. Other strategies include push distribution, which is a supply-driven approach, and hybrid distribution, which combines elements of both push and pull distribution.