What is time-dependent product determination in SAP SCM-ICH - Supply Network Collaboration?

SAP Term: time-dependent product determination

• Component: SCM-ICH

• Component Name: Supply Network Collaboration

• Description: A special type of product determination that determines the supplier back-end product for each bucket in a planning horizon.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Time-dependent product determination is a feature of the SCM-ICH Supply Network Collaboration component of SAP. It allows users to define product availability based on time-dependent criteria, such as seasonality, customer demand, or other factors. This helps ensure that the right products are available at the right time and in the right quantities. 
  
  How to use it: 
  Time-dependent product determination can be used to define product availability for a specific period of time. This can be done by setting up rules that specify when a product should be available and when it should not. For example, a rule could be set up to make a product available during the summer months and unavailable during the winter months. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When setting up rules for time-dependent product determination, it is important to consider the impact of seasonality and customer demand on product availability. This will help ensure that the right products are available at the right time and in the right quantities. Additionally, it is important to review and update rules regularly to ensure that they remain relevant and accurate. 
  
  Related Information: 
  Time-dependent product determination is closely related to other features of SCM-ICH Supply Network Collaboration, such as inventory optimization and demand forecasting. These features can be used in conjunction with time-dependent product determination to ensure that products are available when needed and in the right quantities.