Demand Planning with SAP APO – Concepts and Design

Dutta Avijit · Shiralkar Shreekant

Espresso Tutorials GmbH

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 Demand planning (DP) is an important process for supply chain management (SCM) across businesses and has a significant impact on the overall efficiency of business operations. In this book, you will learn how to apply key demand planning concepts to SAP APO DP and familiarize yourself with important considerations like statistical forecasting. Using a detailed case study and screenshots, you will build a strong foundation on demand planning concepts and design in SAP APO along with an understanding of advanced design in APO DP. This expert guide to demand planning in SAP APO covers: 

- SCM Context, Business Processes and Functionality for Different SAP APO Modules including Technical Architecture and Integration 
- Example Business Scenario and Overall APO DP/ APO BW Process Flow Diagram 
- Demand Planning Concepts and Business Rationale for APO DP Design 
- Design and Deployment of Demand Planning in ERP, APO BW, and APO DP using Configuration, Master Data, and Transactions

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Avijit Dutta is a senior Supply Chain Management (SCM) professional with experience in SAP Centers of Excellence, delivery management, business development, consultancy, engineering, and operations management. He has hands-on experience working on implementations, rollouts, support and transformational projects in SAP technology for multiple global customers. Currently, he leads the SAP SCM Center of Excellence with a global leader in IT services, consulting, and business solutions where he is responsible for providing solutions and roadmaps to customers. Avijit worked with public sector, private sector, and multinational companies. He has worked with Fortune 500 customers from a variety of industries. Avijit has extensive experience working with one of the world’s largest steel manufacturing companies which has helped him relate his SCM technology prowess to business realities. Avijit has been awarded and recognized for SCM expertise by his company and customers alike. He maintains a strong interest in business transformation through SCM technology solutions that continues to innovate and make a difference to business and life.

Shreekant Shiralkar is a senior management professional with extensive experience leading and managing business functions, as well as technology consulting. Shreekant played critical part in multiple transformation programs for Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd. including designing their supply chain strategy. He developed SAP Technology business for Tata Consultancy Services Ltd. by winning strategic clients in new & existing geographies, creating innovative service offerings, and playing a key role in organizational restructuring and formation of Industry Solution Unit. Shreekant has established, developed, and diversified businesses, both within India and globally for fortune 500 firms. He established the public service business in India for Accenture, launched and developed the Shell Gas business in India for a JV of Shell. Shreekant is author of best seller books & white papers on technology and holds patents for innovations.