What is downstream in SAP SCM-IBP - Integrated Business Planning?

SAP Term: downstream

• Component: SCM-IBP

• Component Name: Integrated Business Planning

• Description: The direction in which supply flows through the supply chain from suppliers and manufacturers to warehouses, distributors, retailers, and customers.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Downstream in the context of SAP SCM-IBP Integrated Business Planning refers to the process of taking the output from one process and using it as an input for another. This is typically done to ensure that the output from one process is used to inform the decisions made in the next process. 
  
  How to use it: 
  Downstream processes are used in SAP SCM-IBP Integrated Business Planning to ensure that decisions made in one process are taken into account when making decisions in the next process. For example, if a company is planning their inventory levels, they may use the output from their sales forecasting process to inform their inventory planning decisions. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When using downstream processes in SAP SCM-IBP Integrated Business Planning, it is important to ensure that the output from one process is accurately reflected in the input for the next process. This will help ensure that decisions are being made based on accurate and up-to-date information. 
  
  Related Information: 
  Downstream processes are a key component of many business processes, including supply chain management, inventory planning, and sales forecasting. Understanding how downstream processes work can help companies make better decisions and improve their overall efficiency.