What is 'downstream key figure' in SAP SCM-IBP-SOP - Sales and Operations?

downstream key figure - Overview

• Component: SCM-IBP-SOP

• Component Name: Sales and Operations

• Description: A key figure that shows the incoming demand or the outgoing supply for a location product. Downstream is the direction in which goods flow through the supply chain network, from purchased components or raw materials via semi-finished goods towards customers or customer-facing distribution centers.

downstream key figure - Details

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  Key Concepts: 
  Downstream key figures are used in Sales and Operations Planning (SOP) to measure the impact of changes in the supply chain. They are calculated based on the upstream key figures, which are the input values for the SOP process. The downstream key figures provide a more accurate picture of the supply chain and can be used to make better decisions. 
  
  How to use it: 
  Downstream key figures can be used to measure the impact of changes in the supply chain. They are calculated based on the upstream key figures, which are the input values for the SOP process. The downstream key figures provide a more accurate picture of the supply chain and can be used to make better decisions. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When using downstream key figures, it is important to remember that they are calculated based on the upstream key figures. Therefore, it is important to ensure that the upstream key figures are accurate and up-to-date before using them to calculate downstream key figures. Additionally, it is important to consider how changes in one part of the supply chain may affect other parts of the supply chain when making decisions based on downstream key figures. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information about downstream key figures, please refer to SAP's documentation on Sales and Operations Planning (SOP). Additionally, there are many online resources available