What is supply chain planning?
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A complete approach to efficient supply chain planning
Importance of Supply Chain Planning (SCP)
This 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 (Strategic Planning) within Supply Chain Management (SCM) and its subdivisions.
Key Supply Chain Planning Processes
The main processes that make up the SCP will be detailed: Demand Planning, S&OP/IBP, Inventory Planning, Production, Supply Chain, 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 assist in 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 like DDMRP for inventory sizing will be discussed, in addition to advanced analytical tools for process optimization.