Production Planning and Control with SAP ERP

Whether your company uses discrete, processor repetitive manufacturing, this book is here to break down the different production planning processes that you can use in SAP ERP. You'll learn the elements that are common to each processand then explore the detailed configuration steps for each type of manufacturing approach. Use the expert tips throughout the book to increase the effectiveness of your supply chainand save time and money.

• Find in-depth information on discrete, processand repetitive manufacturing types
• Work with detailed configuration steps and the business processes to tie everything together
• Understand the tools you need to optimize your PP processes and how to use them

Configuration Basics
Learn what discrete, processand repetitive manufacturing areand then set them up in your SAP ERP system.

Production Type Workflow
After configuration, you'll understand how to tweak your system to meet your specific business processes and discover which production type works best for your needs.

System Optimization
Understand the extras that SAP provides. Make the PP component yours by adding notes, signature requirementsand co-products and by-products to your processes.

• SAP Demand Management
• Long-term planning
• Material requirements planning
• Digital signature
• Shift notes and reports
• Early Warning System
• Forecasting
• XSteps
• Flexible planning