could you explaine me what is the diffternce between APO VMI Vs R/3 VMI ?

[Former Member]

Hi Experts,

could you explaine me what is the diffternce between APO VMI Vs R/3 VMI ?

Thanks

babu

[former_member266806 · Accepted solution]

Hi,

VMI is Vendor managed Inventory. APO can plan for VMI scenario. In a situation, when the stock level at the end customer is known to APO , then APO can plan the requirements at the customer level.

The aim of vendor-managed inventory (VMI) is to integrate key customers in supply chain planning. The customer regularly sends stock and sales data to the vendor, and based on that information, the vendor determines replenishment requirements for the customer

VMI as a concept must be same in APO and R/3. But, such planning is possible in APO. I am not sure whether it can be done in R/3 system.

Regards,

Samir Baruah