Introduction
A fragmented forecasting process was replaced with a structured, exception-based approach in SAP APO and ECC. Sales collaboration improved, forecast accuracy increased, supply planning process efficiency and accuracy improved.
The company’s top objectives
Improve supply planning processes which were entire manual in Excel
Leverage SAP to help generate statistical forecasts.
Optimize material planning
The Solution
Implemented SAP MRP based exception management
Conducted ABC analysis on SKUs and implemented APO based Statistical Forecasting process to help Demand Planners model SKUs and NPIs more effectively.
The key benefits
Improved visibility and speed of execution of Demand and Supply Planning processes
Realized improvements in forecast accuracy and reduction of stock outs.
