What is vendor capacity in SAP SCM-APO-SNP - Supply Network Planning (SNP)?

SAP Term: vendor capacity

• Component: SCM-APO-SNP

• Component Name: Supply Network Planning (SNP)

• Description: Product quantity that a vendor expects to be able to deliver within a specific period. The vendor capacity is taken into account by the heuristic in scheduling agreement processing in Supply Network Planning.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Vendor capacity is a term used in SAP Supply Network Planning (SNP). It is the maximum amount of goods that a vendor can supply to a customer. Vendor capacity is determined by the vendor's production capacity, delivery time, and other factors. 
  
  How to use it: 
  In SAP SNP, vendor capacity is used to determine the maximum amount of goods that can be supplied by a vendor. This helps to ensure that the customer's demand is met without overloading the vendor. Vendor capacity can be adjusted in the system to reflect changes in production capacity or delivery times. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  It is important to regularly review and adjust vendor capacity in SAP SNP to ensure that it accurately reflects the vendor's production and delivery capabilities. This will help to ensure that customer demand is met without overloading the vendor. 
  
  Related Information: 
  Vendor capacity is closely related to other terms such as production capacity, delivery time, and customer demand. Understanding these terms and how they interact with each other is essential for effective supply chain management.