SAP IBP for Inventory

Overview

In this course you will gain a solid understanding of the SAP IBP Inventory Optimization component, and its associated business processes. This course aims to clarify where and when SAP IBP for inventory should be considered and which major features…

Outline the features of SAP IBP for inventory
Explain how SAP IBP Inventory Optimization fits into the S&OP business processes.
Setup single- and multi-stage inventory logic

Identify and use the required attributes and key figures, and master data
Use multi-level BOM Planning
Actively engage in SAP IBP implementation projects

Introduction to Inventory Planning and Optimization with SAP IBP for Inventory
What is Inventory Planning?
What is Inventory Optimization?
Added value to your Integrated Business Planning through Inventory Optimization
Key Differentiators of SAP IBP for Inventory
SAP IBP for Inventory within SAP IBP for Supply Chain
SAP IBP for Inventory: Configuring and Preparing for Use
Describing the Business Planning Scenario
Options for Handling Uncertainty
Examining Attributes and Master Data Types
Analyzing Planning Levels and Key Figures
Planning Details
Inventory Global Configuration Parameters
Creating an Inventory Optimization Process
Positioning SAP IBP for Inventory in a S&OP Process
Running an ABC/XYZ-Segmentation and a Time-Series Analysis
Forecast Error Calculation
Role of an Inventory Planner as key player within the Sales and Operations Process
The Power of Multi-echelon
Introduction to an overarching SAP IBP optimizer methodology
Normal vs. Gamma distribution
Forecast Error
Demand Propagation

Exposure demand, supply variability and service variability calculations
Multi-stage application via an example
Other drivers of safety stock: service level, periods between replenishment, lot size, delivery type and promotions
Validating inputs
Holistic Approach
Input review and initial variables
Running an Inventory Optimization Operator
Special attributes
Global (multi-stage) inventory optimization
Calculate Target Inventory Components
Decomposed (Single-stage) Inventory Optimization
Diagnosing system issues
Analyzing the Results of an inventory optimization run
Inventory Plan Review
Supply Chain Network App
Inventory Profiles App
Inventory Analysis App
Applications Jobs App
Planning Results
Scenario Planning
Finalizing the Inventory Plan
Network capital analysis and scenario management
Finalizing the inventory Plan