What is arc in SAP SCM-IBP-PLA - Planning Framework?

SAP Term: arc

• Component: SCM-IBP-PLA

• Component Name: Planning Framework

• Description: A graphical representation of a source of supply in the supply chain model. When the supply chain model is visualized as a graph, it contains arcs sources of supply and nodes location products or customer products that are connected by sources of supply.

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• Key Concepts: 
  The term “arc” is used in the SCM-IBP-PLA Planning Framework to refer to a type of planning object. An arc is a connection between two nodes in a network, and it represents the flow of material or information between them. Arcs are used to define the relationships between nodes in a network, and they can be used to represent different types of flows, such as material flows, information flows, or even financial flows. 
  
  How to use it: 
  In the SCM-IBP-PLA Planning Framework, arcs are used to define the relationships between nodes in a network. To create an arc, you must first create two nodes and then connect them with an arc. You can then specify the type of flow that the arc represents, such as material flow, information flow, or financial flow. You can also specify the direction of the flow and any other relevant information about the arc. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating arcs in the SCM-IBP-PLA Planning Framework, it is important to make sure that all of the nodes in the network are connected by arcs. This will ensure that all of the necessary information is being exchanged between nodes and that there are no gaps in the network. Additionally, it is important to make sure that all of the arcs are correctly labeled so that they can be easily identified and understood. 
  
  Related Information: 
  The SCM-IBP-PLA Planning Framework is part of SAP’s Integrated Business Planning (IBP) suite of products. IBP is a comprehensive suite of tools designed to help organizations plan and manage their supply chain operations more effectively. For more information about IBP and its components, please visit SAP’s website at www.sap.com/ibp.