What is stop-off in SAP SCM-APO-VS - Vehicle Scheduling?

SAP Term: stop-off

• Component: SCM-APO-VS

• Component Name: Vehicle Scheduling

• Description: A stop made during a shipment. This refers, not to a rest break, but to one of several destinations within a shipment. &EXAMPLE& A shipment is made to multiple customers. It starts at plant A and has customers B, C and D as its destinations. The sequence of the shipment is A -> B -> C -> D. There are two stop-offs: B and C.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Stop-off is a feature in SAP SCM-APO-VS Vehicle Scheduling that allows users to plan and manage the stops of a vehicle during its route. It enables users to define the exact location, duration, and purpose of each stop. This feature helps to optimize the route of a vehicle and ensure that it arrives at its destination on time. 
  
  How to use it: 
  To use the stop-off feature, users must first define the stops in the system. This can be done by entering the location, duration, and purpose of each stop. Once all of the stops have been defined, users can then plan the route of the vehicle. The system will then calculate the optimal route based on the stops that have been defined. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When defining stops, it is important to ensure that all of the necessary information is entered accurately. This will help to ensure that the system calculates an accurate route for the vehicle. Additionally, users should also consider any potential delays or obstacles that may occur during the route when planning their stops. 
  
  Related Information: 
  The stop-off feature is part of SAP SCM-APO-VS Vehicle Scheduling, which is a tool used for planning and managing vehicle routes. It also includes features such as route optimization and real-time tracking. Additionally, SAP SCM-APO-VS Vehicle Scheduling can be integrated with other SAP solutions such as SAP ERP and SAP HANA.