The Service Parts Planning (SPP) solution was developed by SAP in a joint effort with Caterpillar and Ford, to address the specific planning problems of service parts. This book explains the processes, structures, and functions of this new solution and is targeted for project members and project managers who are involved in an implementation of SAP SPP or for users who want to gain a better understanding of the software.
This new, extended edition provides readers with a detailed introduction to the tasks associated with industrial operations and detailed descriptions of the core processes of Production Planning in SAP ERP. You'll learn about the different processes for discrete manufacturing in the following contexts: What are the business requirements? How can they be implemented using SAP? Which configuration steps are necessary and what are their effects? With step-by-step instruction and detailed, expert guidance, this book enables you to successfully implement and apply Production Planning in SAP ERP in your own company. This book also includes valuable information on exploring the potential of SAP SCM integration, and includes a new chapter on special forms of procurement. Whether you're a consultant, on the implementation project team, or merely involved in the production process at your company, this is the book for you. You'll find real-world examples and practical information throughout. Topic Highlights - Industrial Operations Tasks - Production Planning and Control in SAP ERP - Organizational Structures - Master Data - Sales and Operations Planning - Demand Management - Material Requirements Planning - Long-Term Planning - Production Order Creation - Capacity Requirements Planning - Production Execution - Supply Chain Management and Integration with SAP APO - Special Forms of Procurement
Dieses Buch ist Ihr umfassender Begleiter bei der Implementierung und produktiven Anwendung der Produktionsplanung und -steuerung im SAP-System. Sie lernen Prozesse und das Customizing von PP (Release SAP ERP 6.0) kennen: Von den Stammdaten bis zur Integration mit SAP SCM (APO) erfahren Sie alles Wissenswerte über die Diskrete Fertigung mit SAP ERP. Die 3., aktualisierte und erweiterte Auflage wurde u. a. um das Thema Sonderbeschaffungsformen ergänzt. Besonders profitieren werden Sie von zahlreichen Beispielen, dem umfangreichen Glossar sowie von der herausnehmbare Referenzkarte mit den wichtigsten Transaktionscodes. Aus dem Inhalt:- Produktionsplanung und -steuerung in SAP ERP- Organisationsstrukturen- Stammdaten- Absatz- und Produktionsgrobplanung- Programmplanung- Materialbedarfsplanung- Langfristplanung- Fertigungsauftragseröffnung- Kapazitätsplanung- Supply Chain Management und Integration mit SAP APO Aus dem Inhalt: Produktionsplanung und -steuerung in SAP ERP Organisationsstrukturen Stammdaten Absatz- und Produktionsgrobplanung Programmplanung Materialbedarfsplanung Langfristplanung Fertigungsauftragseröffnung Kapazitätsplanung Supply Chain Management und Integration mit SAP APO
The Advanced Planner and Optimizer (APO) software is dedicated to supply chain management. This text addresses the question of how to implement APO, providing project managers and team members with the necessary know-how for successful implementation.
This book focusses on the after sales business and presents the Service Parts Planning (SPP) solution which was developed by SAP in a joint effort with Caterpillar and Ford in order to address the specific planning problems of service parts. The book explains the processes, structures, and functions of this solution and is targeted at decision makers, project members and project managers who are involved in an implementation of SAP Service Parts Planning or for users who want to gain a better understanding of the state of art in spare parts planning and the SAP Service Parts Planning software.
"This all-new, extended second edition provides you with up-to-date, concise, yet comprehensive information on production planning and control with SAP."--Back cover.