SNP pLanning Runs!

[Former Member]

Can any one give me a real time scenario when SNP Optimizer, Heuristic and CTM are implied.

Thanks!

[Former Member]

here is the link that explains the difference in planning methods

http://help.sap.com/saphelp_scm50/helpdata/en/de/7c5c3c3806af06e10000000a11402f/content.htm

This is a good guide to look at but the decision to use the right method would depend on the client and the business you are working with and involves not just the solution but also other factors such as maintainance and ablity to sustain and ramp up the solution post implementation

Not able to give you real scencarions due to leagal reasons but there should be a few examples in the SNP training course material and in the IDES scenarios. Also some good books you can see recommentded in this forum would be able to guide you better

[Former Member]

Please check following details are useful for you or not!!!

SNP Optimizer Technical Features:

-Primal and duel simplex method.

-Decomposition techniques

- Time – mixed bucket size (daily, then weekly, and monthly)

- Product groups

- Location

Decomposed problems are linked through constraints.

- Penalties

-Non-delivery and lateness

- Costs

- Production normal and overcapacity, also economies of scale

- Procurement

- Transport – mode and product specific, overcapacity

- Storage – normal and overcapacity

- Handling

- Safety stock

Capable to Match :

Iterative heuristic approach – demand elements are prioritized, supply elements categorized and demands are matched with supplies using a search strategy.

Priorities:

Source 1 then 2

Supply Cat 2 then 1

then Production

Considers production and purchase orders fixed.

Transportation scheduling options

- “store at target location”

- “do not store at target location”

- “transport orders individually”

- “consolidate shipments”

Comparison Between Modeling Approaches (Supply/Distribution Planning)

Function SNP Optimizer Capable to Match (CTM) SNP Heuristic PP/DS Heuristic

Safety Stock Yes Yes Yes Yes

Lot Size (Product Master) Yes Rounding Yes Yes

Transportation Lot Size Yes Yes Yes Yes

Transport Duration Yes Yes Yes Yes

Selection of Transport Method (date or cost) Yes Yes Yes Yes

Transport Resource Finite Infinite Infinite Finite

Storage Resource Finite Infinite Infinite Infinite

Quota Arrangements No Yes Yes Yes

Procurement Priority No Yes Yes Yes