Demand Planning With Sap Apo - Concepts And Design

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. In this book, you will learn how to apply key demand planning concepts to SAP APO DP and familiarize yourself with important considerations like statistical forecasting. Using a detailed case study and screenshots, you will build a strong foundation on demand planning concepts and design in SAP APO along with an understanding of advanced design in APO DP. This expert guide to demand planning in SAP APO covers: - SCM Context, Business Processes and Functionality for Different SAP APO Modules including Technical Architecture and Integration - Example Business Scenario and Overall APO DP/ APO BW Process Flow Diagram- Demand Planning Concepts and Business Rationale for APO DP Design - Design and Deployment of Demand Planning in ERP, APO BW, and APO DP using Configuration, Master Data, and Transactions