What is provider plan in SAP SCM-IBP - Integrated Business Planning?

SAP Term: provider plan

• Component: SCM-IBP

• Component Name: Integrated Business Planning

• Description: A type of data sharing plan that applies to a business partner who provides the data.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Provider Plan is a feature of SAP Integrated Business Planning (IBP) that allows users to create and manage plans for their supply chain providers. It enables users to define the parameters of their supply chain provider’s plan, such as the quantity and timing of orders, and to monitor the performance of their provider’s plan. 
  
  How to use it: 
  To use Provider Plan, users must first define the parameters of their supply chain provider’s plan. This includes setting the quantity and timing of orders, as well as any other relevant parameters. Once these parameters have been set, users can monitor the performance of their provider’s plan in real-time. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When setting up a Provider Plan, it is important to ensure that all relevant parameters are taken into account. This includes not only the quantity and timing of orders, but also any other relevant factors such as delivery times and costs. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on Provider Plan, please refer to the SAP Integrated Business Planning documentation.