Expert Level (40 Hours)

Module 1: SAP IBP Introduction (2 Hours)

  • SAP IBP Overview
  • SAP IBP Modules and their License
  • SAP IBP User Interfaces
  • Supply Chain Planning Processes
  • Planning Horizon (Short, Medium and Long)

Module 2: SAP IBP Backend Configuration (4 Hours)

  • Configuration Elements
  • Attributes
  • Master Data
  • Time Profiles
  • Planning Area
  • Planning Levels
  • Key Figures
  • Planning Operators

Module 3: Demand Planning (8 Hours)

  • Sample DP Planning Area
  • Master Data for DP
  • Transaction Data for DP
  • Forecast Automation Profiles
  • Product Segmentation
  • Statistical Forecasting
  • Product Lifecycle Management
  • Forecast Input by Sales, Marketing and Finance
  • Consensus Demand Plan
  • Scenario Planning

Module 4: Analytics & Dashboards (2 Hours)

  • Excel View Analytics
  • Analytical charts
  • Dashboards
  • Analytical Stories

Module 5: Inventory Optimization (6 Hours)

  • Sample IO Planning Area
  • Master Data for IO
  • Transaction Data for IO
  • Forecast Error for IO
  • Working with Service Levels
  • Global (multi-stage) inventory optimization

Module 6: Time Series Supply Planning (10 Hours)

  • Sample Planning Area for Supply Planning
  • Master Data for Supply Planning
  • Transaction Data for Supply Planning
  • Forecast Consumption
  • S&OP Heuristics- Unconstrained Supply Plan
  • Working with Lead time, Stock and Lot Size
  • Heuristics Scenario planning
  • S&OP Optimizer- Constrained Supply Plan
  • Working with Resource Capacity and Max Lot Size
  • Optimizer Scenario planning

Module 7: Supply Chain Control Tower (2 hours)

  • Custom Alerts
  • Manage Subscriptions
  • Monitor Custom Alerts
  • Case Management
  • Procedure Playbooks

Module 8: Demand Driven Replenishment (6 Hours)

  • Sample Planning Area for DDMRP
  • Calculate Average Daily Usage
  • Strategic Decoupling Points
  • Calculate Buffer Levels
  • Net Flow Position
  • Recommended Order Creation

Nextpoint Consulting is a group of SAP experts in the area of Supply Chain planning.