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SAP Manufacturing for Planning and Schedulling (former SAP PP/DS) – (Detailed Production Planning and Scheduling)
SAP Manufacturing for Planning and Schedulling (former SAP PP/DS) are tools available as part of the S/4HANA platform that support the planning of logistics processes in the field of, among others:
- creating production order proposals or external orders to cover product requirements,
- optimization and detailed production plan and schedule, and setting exact deadlines for orders and jobs.
The developed plan takes the availability of resources (e.g. workstations) and components (e.g. materials, semi-finished products) into account. SAP Manufacturing for Planning and Schedulling (former SAP PP/DS) is primarily used for planning critical products, such as products with long replenishment times or products produced in production line bottlenecks. Thanks to the use of SAP Manufacturing for Planning and Schedulling (former SAP PP/DS) planning algorithms, it is possible to:
- shorten the time of execution of orders,
- increase the timeliness of product deliveries,
- reduce the inventory and optimize the supply.
SAP Manufacturing for Planning and Schedulling (former SAP PP/DS) planning tools are integrated directly into the operational logistics processes in S/4HANA. Planning-relevant data such as master data and transactional data (for example, sales orders and inventory) are synchronized between SAP S/4HANA and SAP Manufacturing for Planning and Schedulling (former SAP PP/DS). The results of planning production orders from SAP Manufacturing for Planning and Schedulling (former SAP PP/DS), in turn, are immediately visible in S/4HANA.
REVOLUTION IN PRODUCTION, THANKS TO THE S/4 HANA WITH BUILT-IN SAP Manufacturing for Planning and Schedulling (former SAP PP/DS)
INCREASE THE EFFICIENCY OF YOUR PRODUCTION
In today's competitive production environment, effective management is not enough. Currently, manufacturing companies need precise, stable, and flexible planning that is integrated with other SAP solutions. Production Planning and Detailed Scheduling (SAP Manufacturing for Planning and Schedulling (former SAP PP/DS)) in SAP S/4HANA is the latest solution designed for seamless integration with your environment, allowing you to optimize production efficiency and cost reduction. It also enables you to meet changing market demands.
WHAT IS THE SAP Manufacturing for Planning and Schedulling (former SAP PP/DS) INTEGRATED WITH SAP S/4HANA?
SAP Manufacturing for Planning and Schedulling (former SAP PP/DS), i.e. Production Planning and Detailed Scheduling, is a module of the S/4HANA system, allowing companies to effectively plan and schedule production processes. It helps to create realistic and achievable production plans.
OBJECTIVES AND POSSIBILITIES OF PP/DS
The main goal of SAP Manufacturing for Planning and Schedulling (former SAP PP/DS) is to optimize the use of resources, e.g. materials, and machinery, to produce the product on time while maintaining minimum costs and meeting customer requirements and organizational goals.
Through effective production planning and detailed scheduling, production companies strive to achieve several basic goals:
Achieving the above-mentioned goals is not a simple task. It is crucial to skillfully match the goals to the specificity of the company and the manufactured products. For example, in the case of production using expensive machinery, the highest priority will be high utilization. On the other hand, in the case of a customer-oriented market, the short lead time and timely delivery will be the most important.
Production Planning and Detailed Scheduling offers several useful features that help companies manage production and distribution processes effectively. Here are just some of them:
These SAP Manufacturing for Planning and Schedulling (former SAP PP/DS) capabilities contribute to increased operational efficiency, cost optimization, and improved customer service through better management of production and distribution processes.
SAP Manufacturing for Planning and Schedulling (former SAP PP/DS) IMPLEMENTATION BENEFIT ANALYSIS IN THE S/4HANA SYSTEM
To assess the benefits of implementing SAP Manufacturing for Planning and Schedulling (former SAP PP/DS) in the S/4HANA system it is necessary to divide them into measurable and non-measurable. In addition, some benefits cannot be easily quantified, leading to a distinction between financially measurable and financially non-measurable benefits. Some aspects of SAP Manufacturing for Planning and Schedulling (former SAP PP/DS) implementation only have an indirect business impact. Thanks to such a distinction, it is possible to better understand and assess the full range of advantages resulting from the implementation of SAP Manufacturing for Planning and Schedulling (former SAP PP/DS), which makes it possible to better adapt the production strategy to the specific needs and goals of the enterprise. The following are the benefits of implementing SAP Manufacturing for Planning and Schedulling (former SAP PP/DS) in the S/4 HANA system divided into the said categories:
The implementation of SAP Manufacturing for Planning and Schedulling (former SAP PP/DS) in SAP S/4HANA brings many benefits, both measurable and non-measurable. Measurable benefits include improved efficiency, reduced costs, less waste, and optimized logistics. Non-measurable benefits include higher customer satisfaction, greater operational flexibility, improved internal cooperation, and employee motivation. The implementation of SAP Manufacturing for Planning and Schedulling (former SAP PP/DS) in SAP S/4HANA contributes to increasing the competitiveness and efficiency of the enterprise.
Summary
The implementation of SAP Manufacturing for Planning and Schedulling (former SAP PP/DS) in SAP S/4HANA is an investment that brings significant operational and, after a short time, financial benefits. By using this solution, you can completely change your production processes, increase efficiency and operational flexibility, as well as increase customer satisfaction and employee motivation. Upgrade your business with SAP Manufacturing for Planning and Schedulling (former SAP PP/DS) implementation and enjoy the full possibilities of this tool in production management.
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