What is 'total demand' in SAP SRD-SCM-SCP - SCM-Supply Chain Planning and Control?

total demand - Overview

• Component: SRD-SCM-SCP

• Component Name: SCM-Supply Chain Planning and Control

• Description: The total quantity required for a product. Total demand includes customer demand, unconsumed forecast, and dependent demand.

total demand - Details

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  Key Concepts: 
  Total demand is a term used in SAP Supply Chain Planning and Control (SRD-SCM-SCP) to refer to the sum of all planned and unplanned orders for a particular product or material. It is used to determine the total amount of material that needs to be produced or procured in order to meet customer demand. 
  
  How to use it: 
  Total demand can be used to plan production and procurement activities. It can be used to determine the amount of material that needs to be produced or procured in order to meet customer demand. It can also be used to identify potential supply chain bottlenecks and plan for additional capacity. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  It is important to keep track of total demand in order to ensure that customer orders are fulfilled on time. It is also important to monitor total demand on a regular basis in order to identify potential supply chain bottlenecks and plan for additional capacity. 
  
  Related Information: 
  Total demand is closely related to other terms such as planned orders, unplanned orders, and safety stock. It is also related to other SAP Supply Chain Planning and Control (SRD-SCM-SCP) concepts such as inventory management, production planning, and procurement planning.