What is customer source of supply in SAP SCM-IBP-PLA - Planning Framework?

SAP Term: customer source of supply

• Component: SCM-IBP-PLA

• Component Name: Planning Framework

• Description: A master data object that determines how customer demand for a product is to be satisfied. A customer source of supply describes the shipment of a product from a location to a customer. It provides the following information: Location plant or distribution center that can supply the product ordered by the customer Lead time for shipping the product to the customer Percentage of the demand that can be supplied by the location only relevant for the supply planning heuristic

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• Key Concepts: 
  Customer source of supply is a term used in the SAP SCM-IBP-PLA Planning Framework. It is a way of defining the source of supply for a customer, such as a supplier, warehouse, or other source. This helps to ensure that the customer receives the right product at the right time and in the right quantity. 
  
  How to use it: 
  In order to use customer source of supply, you must first define the sources of supply for each customer. This can be done in the SAP SCM-IBP-PLA Planning Framework. Once the sources of supply have been defined, you can then assign them to each customer. This will ensure that the customer receives the right product at the right time and in the right quantity. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When defining customer sources of supply, it is important to consider factors such as cost, availability, and delivery times. This will help to ensure that customers receive the best possible service and products. Additionally, it is important to regularly review and update customer sources of supply to ensure that they are up-to-date and accurate. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on customer source of supply in SAP SCM-IBP-PLA Planning Framework, please refer to SAP’s official documentation on the topic. Additionally, there are many online resources available that provide helpful tips and tricks for using this feature.