What is VMI promotional lead time in SAP SCM-APO-SNP - Supply Network Planning (SNP)?

SAP Term: VMI promotional lead time

• Component: SCM-APO-SNP

• Component Name: Supply Network Planning (SNP)

• Description: The number of workdays allocated as lead time specifically to cover a VMI customer's promotion of the product. In contrast to the target days' supply, which refers to total demand for all of a company's customers, this lead time refers to demand that arises specifically from VMI customer promotions.

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• Key Concepts: 
  VMI promotional lead time is a feature of SAP Supply Network Planning (SNP) that allows customers to plan and manage their promotional activities. It enables customers to plan and manage their promotional activities in advance, allowing them to better anticipate customer demand and optimize their supply chain. The VMI promotional lead time feature allows customers to set up a lead time for each promotional activity, which can be used to determine the optimal timing for the promotion. 
  
  How to use it: 
  To use the VMI promotional lead time feature, customers must first set up a lead time for each promotional activity. This can be done by entering the desired lead time in the SNP planning book. Once the lead time is set, customers can then use the SNP planning book to plan and manage their promotional activities. Customers can also use the SNP planning book to monitor and adjust their promotional activities as needed. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When setting up a lead time for a promotional activity, it is important to consider the customer’s needs and preferences. For example, if a customer wants to launch a promotion quickly, they may want to set a shorter lead time than if they are planning a longer-term promotion. Additionally, customers should consider any external factors that may affect their promotional activities, such as seasonal trends or market conditions. 
  
  Related Information: 
  The VMI promotional lead time feature is part of SAP Supply Network Planning (SNP). Other features of SNP include demand planning, supply network optimization, and inventory optimization. Additionally, SAP offers other solutions that can help customers manage their supply chain, such as SAP Advanced Planning & Optimization (APO) and SAP Extended Supply Chain Management (ESCM).