SAP Note 1363889 - SCM Consulting Solutions: Lot size simulation

Component : Bedarfsplanung - Master Planning

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Summary :
This SAP Note discusses optimization of lot size settings in ERP systems for effective material requirements planning (MRP). Users aim to better control stocks by accurately selecting lot-sizing procedures, ensuring they are cost-effective. SAP Consulting offers tools like MRP Monitor and an ERP add-on, "Lot size simulation," which aids in simulating costs associated with different lot-sizing methods and helps select the optimal one. These tools also allow simulation of requirements coverage elements and analysis of different scenarios based on changes in master data, helping users anticipate market or process changes to adjust lot-sizing procedures accordingly.

Key words :
--> ordering costs --> storage cost percentage --> reorder point --> safety stock --> requirementsusing, tools forimproving supply chain planning, stock situation solution sap consulting, lot-sizing procedures accurately- increasing, lot-size-independent costs, storage costs indicator, master data quality- improving, terms lot-size creation, dynamic lot size creation, ideal lot-sizing procedure

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