Production Planning with SAP APO

By Jochen Balla, F. Layer, F. Layer, et al.

This book provides you with a comprehensive and practical guide to implementing, customizing, and using production planning in SAP Advanced Planning & Optimization (APO). You ll learn how to set up the data exchange between SAP ERP and SAP APO to ensure that you re making the most out of the versatile functions and options of APO-PP/DS. In addition to covering the standard processes, you ll learn about various advanced processes, such as multi-resource planning and the MRP-based detailed scheduling. Production Planning with SAP ERP and APO Learn about the interaction of ERP and APO-PP/DS in production planning, as well as everything you need to know about APO Core Interface (CIF). Planning in APO-PP/DS Explore planning in APO-PP/DS and develop the expertise you need for new concepts. Topics covered include APO master data, finite scheduling, heuristics, cost-based planning, pegging, and much more. Planning Tools and Alerts Learn how to use order views, planning boards, and the Alert Monitor, and how to use these tools efficiently. Advanced Processes Discover versatile usage options of APO-PP/DS for planning, such as Capable to Promise (CTP) and setup optimization.Second Edition, Updated and Extended This edition has been updated for SAP SCM 7.0, and includes new content, including variant configuration with APO.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1592293549
• ISBN13: 9781592293544
• Release Date: July 2010
• Publisher: SAP PRESS, 2nd Edition
• Length: 402 Pages
• Weight: 2.10 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.0" x 1.1" x 6.9"