Demand planning with sap apo – execution

Demand planning (DP) is an important process for supply chain management (SCM) across businesses and has a significant impact on the overall efficiency of business operations. With this book you will learn how to use the SAP ERP system for production planning and supply chain execution activities and how to use the Advanced Planner and Optimizer Supply Network Planning (APO SNP) system for supply planning in the network. Using a detailed case study and screenshots, you will walk through the entire demand planning execution process from APO DP, to APO BW, and the SAP ERP system using configurations, master data and transactions in SAP. The authors also provide methodologies and a roadmap for a template-based SAP global rollout and SAP implementation that is applicable for SAP APO DP. This expert guide to demand planning execution in SAP APO covers: - The data loading process to target systems using APO BW - Statistical forecasting, aggregation, and disaggregation of the demand plan - Product life cycle planning, promotion planning, cannibalization, and consensus planning - Mass processing methods for releasing and transferring supply and production planning Shreekant Shiralkar is a senior management professional with extensive experience leading and managing business functions, as well as technology consulting. Shreekant played critical part in multiple transformation programs for Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd. including designing their supply chain strategy. He developed SAP Technology business for Tata Consultancy Services Ltd. by winning strategic clients in new & existing geographies, creating innovative service offerings, and playing a key role in organizational restructuring and formation of Industry Solution Unit. Shreekant has established, developed, and diversified businesses, both within India and globally for fortune 500 firms. He established the public service business in India for Accenture, launched and developed the Shell Gas business in India for a JV of Shell. Shreekant is author of best seller books & white papers on technology and holds patents for innovations.