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Planning Strategies in APO

After we discussed Supply Network and Planning Horizon, Planning Strategy is another important subject in APO implementation. At first, we need to map the planning strategies in business term into SAP term. Many companies have implemented MPS/MRP in SAP ECC. … read more

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APO Planning Horizon

For any SCM/APO implementations, planning horizon is one of the first three-subjects we have to discuss and understand. In SAP APO, there are more than 20 planning horizons. It is very confusing for most of us including experienced consultants. read more

The Characteristics of Supply Network Planning

When SAP released Advanced Planner and Optimizer (APO) more than 10 years ago, it named the supply planning module as Supply Network Planning. In today’s competitive, fast-changing business environment has change the supply chain and the management of its functions. … read more

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Achieving The Benefits of APS System

Advanced Planning and Scheduling (APS) system refers to a supply planning process by which raw materials and resources are optimally allocated to meet demands. Traditional planning system such as MRP utilizes a stepwise approach to allocate material and resource. This approach … read more

Is China ready for SAP?

Everytime I am going back China, I always try to answer a question – is China ready for SAP? The China Computerworld story  may not state all the facts about SAP China. But I am convinced that China is not … read more