What is Driver-Based Planning in SAP SCM-IBP - Integrated Business Planning?

SAP Term: Driver-Based Planning

• Component: SCM-IBP

• Component Name: Integrated Business Planning

• Description: An app that can be used to manage drivers and use those drivers in the supply chain plan.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Driver-Based Planning is a feature of SAP Integrated Business Planning (IBP) that enables users to create and manage plans based on key drivers. It allows users to create plans that are more accurate and responsive to changes in the market. Driver-Based Planning also provides users with the ability to quickly adjust plans based on changes in demand, supply, and other factors. 
  
  How to use it: 
  Driver-Based Planning can be used to create and manage plans for any type of business process. It can be used to create plans for production, inventory, sales, and other processes. To use Driver-Based Planning, users must first define the key drivers that will be used to create the plan. These drivers can include demand, supply, cost, and other factors. Once the drivers have been defined, users can then create a plan based on these drivers. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating a plan with Driver-Based Planning, it is important to ensure that the drivers are accurate and up-to-date. This will help ensure that the plan is as accurate as possible. Additionally, it is important to regularly review and adjust the plan based on changes in the market or other factors. This will help ensure that the plan remains responsive to changes in demand or supply. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information about Driver-Based Planning in SAP IBP, please refer to the official SAP documentation here: https://help.sap.com/viewer/product/SAP_IBP/6.2/en-US/f9f8d7a3c9e14b8f8a7d3c2b1e5f9a4d.html