What is 'supply and demand plan' in SAP TM-TRP - SAP Transportation Resource Planning?

supply and demand plan - Overview

• Component: TM-TRP

• Component Name: SAP Transportation Resource Planning

• Description: A plan that forecasts supply and demand for transportation resources and identifies imbalance issues. A supply and demand plan can be a scheduled plan, a template plan, or a virtual plan.

supply and demand plan - Details

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  Key Concepts: 
  SAP Transportation Resource Planning (TM-TRP) is a supply and demand planning tool that helps companies optimize their transportation resources. It enables companies to plan and manage their transportation resources in an efficient and cost-effective manner. The tool helps companies to identify the most cost-effective routes, optimize the use of resources, and reduce costs associated with transportation. 
  
  How to use it: 
  SAP TM-TRP can be used to create a supply and demand plan for transportation resources. The tool allows users to define the parameters of the plan, such as the type of transportation, the number of vehicles needed, and the routes to be taken. Once these parameters are set, the tool will generate a plan that can be used to optimize the use of resources and reduce costs associated with transportation. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating a supply and demand plan with SAP TM-TRP, it is important to consider all factors that may affect the cost of transportation. Factors such as fuel costs, traffic patterns, and weather conditions should all be taken into account when creating a plan. Additionally, it is important to consider any potential disruptions that may occur during the course of the plan. 
  
  Related Information: 
  SAP TM-TRP is part of SAP's Transportation Management suite of products. Other products in this suite include SAP Transportation Execution (TM-TE), SAP Transportation Planning (TM-TP), and