16 Questions
What is the main role of SAP APO in the context of supply chain management?
Planning, controlling, and analysis system
Why is SAP ERP's main role described as that of a transaction system?
It maintains master and transaction data for supply chain management
What is the interface between SAP SCM and SAP ERP?
CIF (core interface)
What is the core functionality of SAP SCM AP Advanced Planner and Optimizer?
Advanced planning functionality, including optimization methods and powerful heuristics
Why do most companies working with SAP SCM also use SAP ERP?
Because SAP ERP has overlapping functionalities with supply chain management
What is the relationship between SAP BI (business intelligence) and supply chain management?
It is used for evaluating information and for analysis tasks
What is the main difference between the planning approach used in MRP II and APO modules?
Sequential planning in MRP II contrasts with simultaneous consideration of all relevant planning areas in APO modules.
Which task is assigned to the Demand Planning module (DP) of SAP APO?
Long-term demand planning
What is the main instrument for strategic tasks in SAP APO?
Supply chain engineer (SCE)
What is the supply chain cockpit (SCC) used for in SAP APO?
Monitoring key performance indicators (KPIs)
Who are the typical users of the supply chain cockpit (SCC) in SAP APO?
All categories of users, except strategic planners
What does the supply chain engineer (SCE) create and maintain in SAP APO?
Versions representing specific supply chains
What does the supply chain cockpit (SCC) provide in SAP APO?
Graphical instruments for managing and controlling the supply chain
Which module of SAP APO supports mid- to short-term available-to-promise (ATP) planning?
Global ATP
What are the main tasks assigned to the APO module named Detailed Scheduling (DS)?
Mid-term detailed scheduling
What is the limitation of algorithmic support in SAP APO?
Lack of support for strategic network planning
Explore the interconnectedness and shared functionalities between SAP SCM and SAP ERP, and understand how they support supply chain management processes. Learn about the overlap in data and functions between these two SAP systems.
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