What is net change planning in SAP SCM-APO - Advanced Planning and Optimization?

SAP Term: net change planning

• Component: SCM-APO

• Component Name: Advanced Planning and Optimization

• Description: Execution of planning in a production planning run for products that have had planning-relevant changes made to them since the last such run and for which therefore a planning file entry exists. In -SNP, net change planning as part of the SNP heuristic also denotes planning for just those location products that have had planning-relevant changes made to them since the last heuristic run and for which therefore a planning file entry exists.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Net Change Planning (NCP) is a component of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (SCM-APO) that helps companies plan and optimize their supply chain operations. It enables companies to quickly identify and respond to changes in demand, supply, and other factors that affect their supply chain. NCP also helps companies to reduce costs by optimizing their inventory levels and production schedules. 
  
  How to use it: 
  NCP can be used to create a detailed plan for the supply chain, including inventory levels, production schedules, and other factors. It can also be used to analyze the impact of changes in demand, supply, or other factors on the supply chain. NCP can also be used to optimize inventory levels and production schedules in order to reduce costs. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When using NCP, it is important to ensure that the data used is accurate and up-to-date. This will help ensure that the plans created are accurate and effective. It is also important to regularly review the plans created with NCP in order to ensure that they are still relevant and effective. 
  
  Related Information: 
  NCP is part of SAP's Advanced Planning and Optimization (SCM-APO) suite of products. Other components of SCM-APO include Demand Planning, Supply Network Planning, Production Planning & Detailed Scheduling, and Global Available-to-Promise.