What is shelf-fill start in SAP (SCM-IBP-DM - Demand)?

SAP Term: shelf-fill start

• Component: SCM-IBP-DM

• Component Name: Demand

• Description: The date on which the demand period for filling the shelves with the new products starts.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Shelf-fill start is a feature in SAP's Demand Planning component of the Supply Chain Management - Integrated Business Planning (SCM-IBP-DM) suite. It allows users to set a target shelf-fill rate for a product, which is the percentage of time that the product is available on the shelf. This rate is used to calculate the optimal order quantity for the product. 
  
  How to use it: 
  To use shelf-fill start, users must first set a target shelf-fill rate for each product. This rate can be set manually or automatically based on historical data. Once the target rate is set, the system will calculate the optimal order quantity for each product based on this rate. The order quantity will be adjusted as needed to ensure that the target shelf-fill rate is met. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When setting a target shelf-fill rate, it is important to consider factors such as customer demand, inventory levels, and lead times. It is also important to monitor the actual shelf-fill rate and adjust the target rate as needed to ensure that it remains accurate. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information about shelf-fill start and other features of SAP's Demand Planning component, please refer to the official SAP documentation.