What is shelf-life visibility in SAP (SCM-IBP-PLA - Planning Framework)?

SAP Term: shelf-life visibility

• Component: SCM-IBP-PLA

• Component Name: Planning Framework

• Description: The ability to gain a clear view of the planning status of batch products with a shelf life by taking into account the remaining shelf life of each batch and the minimum shelf life required by customers. The aim is to see the remaining batch quantity, unfulfilled demand, and expiring inventory that need to be replanned.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Shelf-life visibility is a feature of the SAP SCM-IBP-PLA Planning Framework that allows users to track the shelf life of products and materials. This feature enables users to monitor the expiration date of products and materials, as well as the remaining shelf life of each item. This helps users to ensure that products and materials are used before they expire, reducing waste and improving efficiency. 
  
  How to use it: 
  To use shelf-life visibility, users must first set up the expiration date for each product or material in the system. This can be done manually or automatically, depending on the user’s preferences. Once the expiration date is set, users can then track the remaining shelf life of each item in real time. This information can be used to plan production and inventory management more effectively. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  It is important to keep track of expiration dates for all products and materials in order to maximize efficiency and reduce waste. Setting up automatic expiration dates can help ensure that all items are tracked accurately and consistently. Additionally, it is important to regularly review the shelf life of items in order to ensure that they are used before they expire. 
  
  Related Information: 
  The SAP SCM-IBP-PLA Planning Framework also includes features such as demand forecasting, inventory optimization, and supply chain analytics. These features can be used in conjunction with shelf-life visibility to further improve efficiency and reduce waste. Additionally, SAP offers a range of other software solutions that can be used to manage supply chains more effectively.