What is Outbound Logistics Control in SAP SRD-SCM-SCP - SCM-Supply Chain Planning and Control?

SAP Term: Outbound Logistics Control

• Component: SRD-SCM-SCP

• Component Name: SCM-Supply Chain Planning and Control

• Description: A work center where you can monitor order processing and trigger the execution process. You can release confirmed schedule lines for line items of sales orders, service orders, or stock transfer orders to logistics execution or purchasing, check the availability of a large number of different demand categories, and reorganize their confirmations.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Outbound Logistics Control is a component of SAP Supply Chain Planning and Control (SRD-SCM-SCP). It is used to manage the outbound logistics process, which includes the planning, execution, and monitoring of goods movement from the warehouse to the customer. This includes activities such as order processing, inventory management, transportation planning, and delivery scheduling. 
  
  How to use it: 
  Outbound Logistics Control can be used to plan and execute outbound logistics processes. It can be used to create orders, manage inventory levels, plan transportation routes, and schedule deliveries. It also provides visibility into the outbound logistics process, allowing users to monitor the progress of orders and deliveries. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When using Outbound Logistics Control, it is important to ensure that all orders are accurately planned and executed. This includes ensuring that all necessary information is entered correctly and that all orders are delivered on time. Additionally, it is important to monitor the progress of orders and deliveries in order to ensure that they are completed as expected. 
  
  Related Information: 
  Outbound Logistics Control is part of SAP's Supply Chain Planning and Control suite of products. Other components of this suite include Inbound Logistics Control, Warehouse Management, Transportation Management, and Demand Planning. Additionally, Outbound Logistics Control can be integrated with other SAP products such as Sales & Distribution (SD) and Materials Management (MM).