Advanced Planning in Supply Chains - Illustrating the concepts and methdology using SAP IBP

What it is about

You will learn methods and concepts of Advanced Planning and Scheduling Systems (APS) and apply them practically. In the end you can model typical planning problems in supply chains and develop quantitative solutions for demand planning, network planning, production, deployment planning and transport using a commercial system (SAP APO / IBP).

What you will be able to do

• Understand concepts and methods of Advanced Planning
• Apply quantitative techniques for supply chain planning
• Comprehend the structure and functioning of commercial APS (e.g., SAP APO)
• Recognize links between decisions at different planning levels
• Model practical planning problems with SAP APO
• Develop a methodology for solving real planning tasks in Demand Planning, Supply Network Planning, Production Planning & Detailed Scheduling, Available-to-Promise, Deployment and Transport

What the module consists of

• LecturesConveying theoretical content via presentations and talks
• ExercisesApplying what has been learned through exercises and case studies in SAP APO
• Case studyLarge SAP-APO case study for practical deepening

Teaching method

• Lectures with integrated practice unitsto convey concepts and direct application
• Self-study (literature, working on reports)to deepen understanding and prepare presentations
• Practical case studies and exercises in SAP APOto train modeling and software use