What is Supply Chain Planning?
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A Complete Approach to Efficient Supply Chain Planning
Importance of Supply Chain Planning (SCP)
The ebook explores why planning is essential for dealing with uncertainties in the Supply Chain, covering everything from demand forecasting to inventory and production management. It highlights the importance of SCP within Supply Chain Management (SCM) and its subdivisions.
Main Supply Chain Planning Processes
The main processes that make up SCP will be detailed: Demand Planning, S&OP/IBP, Inventory Planning, Production, Procurement and Logistics. Each of these processes is explained with practical examples and methodologies applied in the market.
Technologies and Tools for SCP Optimization
The ebook presents technological solutions such as Plannera, nPlan and Siemens Digital Logistics, which help with integrated and collaborative planning between different areas, such as production, purchasing and logistics, improving the efficiency of the supply chain.
Metrics and Methodologies for Effective Planning
The main metrics used to measure success in demand planning, such as MAPE and wMAPE, and methodologies such as DDMRP for inventory sizing, as well as advanced analytical tools for process optimization will be covered.