Demand Planning Scenario Overview Click process chevrons for details Initiating Demand Planning Planning Demand Make-to-Stock Procure-to-Pay (Stock) Scenario Explorer Scenario Description Open Legend The Demand Planning business scenario allows you to interactively create demand forecasts in rolling time periods (for example months) using different forecasting methods. You then release the demand forecasts to supply planning. You typically use demand planning to plan forecast demand in a midterm or long-term planning horizon for the Make-to-Stock and Procure-to-Pay (Stock) business scenarios. Before starting a new periodic forecast for a demand plan that already exists, you must consider potential changes, such as new products, phased out products, and planning horizons. If necessary, you can set up a new demand plan. Scenario/Processes Business Value Scenario Flow Further Information The following business roles are involved in this scenario: Demand Planner

Demand Planning Scenario Overview Click process chevrons for details Initiating Demand Planning Planning Demand Make-to-Stock Procure-to-Pay (Stock) Scenario Explorer Scenario Description Legend Open Legend Close Legend The Demand Planning business scenario allows you to interactively create demand forecasts in rolling time periods (for example months) using different forecasting methods. You then release the demand forecasts to supply planning. You typically use demand planning to plan forecast demand in a midterm or long-term planning horizon for the Make-to-Stock and Procure-to-Pay (Stock) business scenarios. Before starting a new periodic forecast for a demand plan that already exists, you must consider potential changes, such as new products, phased out products, and planning horizons. If necessary, you can set up a new demand plan. Process mainly driven by the user Process mainly driven by the system Manual process not supported by the system Process that communicates with third-party software (mouse-over for details) Process with relevance to Financials Related scenario Info button with more information Scenario/Processes Business Value Scenario Flow Further Information The following business roles are involved in this scenario: Demand Planner <Role Name> <Role Name> <Role Name>

Demand Planning Process Details: Initiating Demand Planning Click process chevrons for details Initiating Demand Planning X Planning Demand Set up a demand plan Prepare a demand plan Roll a demand plan i i i Scenario Explorer Process Description Further Information The Initiating Demand Planning business process provides you with all the preparation steps required to enable your demand planning process. It provides you with the basis for correct and periodic demand planning. Performed by Demand Planner Scenario/Processes In the Work Center(s) Demand Planning Business Value Scenario Flow Further Information See also Demand Plans Quick Guide

Demand Planning Process Details: Planning Demand Click process chevrons for details Planning Demand X Initiating Demand Planning Interactive planning Release demand forecasts to supply planning i i Scenario Explorer Process Description Further Information The Planning Demand business process allows you to create and maintain forecasts in a consistent hierarchy of different planning levels. It collects historical data by product to compute forecasts based on a selection of forecasting models. It also supports the execution of interactive periodic forecast demand planning, and handover of the forecast demand to supply planning. Performed by Demand Planner Scenario/Processes In the Work Center(s) Demand Planning Business Value Scenario Flow Further Information See also Demand Planning Demand Planning Process

Demand Planning Business Value Initiate Roll Plan Set up demand plan Update existing demand plan Adapt parameter before forecast Run forecast Maintain periods Adapt plan Release forecast to Supply Planning <Process Name> (alternative process) Scenario Explorer Overview Key Benefits Demand planning enables forecasting of future demand based on historical data using multiple statistical forecasting methods A guided setup activity leads through the administration tasks necessary to update and prepare demand plans Predefined planning options are available. Reduced setup and update effort as demand planning uses settings in supply planning with respect to: Provision of historical data Release to supply chain execution and forecast consumption Leveling of production and related cost savings in procurement and production Avoiding cost of non or late delivery Advanced demand planning options are available such as multilevel demand planning, statistical forecasting, outlier correction, and forecasting of products both in-house and externally procured. For midsized companies looking to efficiently fulfill customer demand, the planning process will effectively match demand and supply to ensure on-time order delivery. You can interactively manage demand planning to ensure better forecast accuracy and improve inventory levels. SAP Business ByDesign helps to manage efficiently the demand planning process: from right parameter setup, demand forecasting, management of alternative planning methods through handover to supply planning. Scenario/Processes Business Value Scenario Flow Further Information

Demand Planning Scenario Flow Click process chevrons for details Demand Planning Initiating Demand Planning Planning Demand Scenario Explorer Scenario/Processes Business Value Scenario Flow Further Information Legend Process related to Financials Work center in which process is performed Process mainly driven by the user Work Center Business document flow

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