Characteristics are used in SAP as attributes, for example to specify the configuration of products or the properties of batches. In many industries, such as engineering, automotive, mill, pharmaceutical and foods, supply chain planning has to consider these characteristics. APO offers many different functionalities for planning with characteristics. This book offers help and advice for the basic design of the implementation by explaining the processes and scenarios (process chains) for planning with characteristics, from the business case down to the implementation level.
Explains processes and scenarios (process chains) for planning with SAP characteristics.
Uses the latest releases of SAP R/3 and APO (Advanced Planning & Optimization software).
The levels scenario, process and function are explained from the business case down to the implementation level and the relations between these levels are consistently pointed out throughout the book
Many illustrations help to understand the interdependencies between scenario, process and function
Aims to help avoiding costly dead ends and securing a smooth implementation and management of supply chains