IBP700 - Time Series Based Constrained Supply Planning with SAP IBP

Unit 1: Overview

• Describe Planning Operators in SAP IBP and Criteria for Choosing
• Outline Role of Optimizer and Key Capabilities of Optimizer
• Give an Overview of Optimizer Constraints

Describe Day in the life of Planners

• Give an Overview of Data Models used in the course
• Describe Optimizer Profile and Key Settings

Unit 2: Production

• Understand the key objectives for a production planner
• Set the production source priority to utilize alternate lines and production plants
• Use production key figures
• Use frozen horizon and planner adjustments
• Describe model capacity – available, minimum, and expansion
• Use additional modeling parameters and inputs

Unit 3: Demand

• Define the customer – demand, supply, and response
• Explain consensus demand
• Use the relevant key figures and metrics

Unit 4: Inventory

• Explain the target inventory and lot size procedures
• Explain the main modeling considerations
• Use the relevant key figures

Unit 5: Distribution

• Explain the key challenges with distribution
• Model storage constraints
• Use multiple modes of transport
• Leverage minimum resource utilization and overflow warehouses
• Use the relevant key figures
• Use additional modeling parameters and inputs

Unit 6: Fair Share

• Explain the concept of fair share
• Describe non-delivery, late delivery, target inventory, and maximum inventory
• Explain the main modeling considerations
• Telescopic Planning and Other Performance Considerations