Course Description:

The SAP Advance Planner Optimizer Supply Chain Management training program is designed to equip participants with in-depth knowledge and hands-on experience in utilizing SAP APO to optimize and streamline supply chain processes. This comprehensive course covers a wide range of topics, from demand planning and supply network optimization to production scheduling and transportation management.

Target Audience:

• Supply chain managers
• Demand planners
• Supply network planners
• Production managers
• Logistics professionals
• SAP consultants
• Anyone interested in enhancing their SAP APO skills

Prerequisites:

• Basic understanding of SAP Advance Planner Optimizer Supply Chain Management fundamentals is recommended.
• Familiarity with supply chain concepts and processes is advantageous but not mandatory.

Course Outline:

Module 1: Introduction to SAP APO

• Overview of SAP SAP Advance Planner Optimizer Supply Chain Management and its role in supply chain management
• Integration with SAP ECC (ERP Central Component) and other SAP modules
• SAP APO architecture and components

Module 2: Demand Planning

• Demand forecasting and planning strategies
• Data preprocessing and cleansing
• Demand sensing and statistical forecasting
• Promotion planning and forecasting

Module 3: Supply Network Planning

• Multi-level supply chain modeling
• Heuristic and optimization-based planning
• Safety stock planning
• Distribution requirements planning (DRP)

Module 4: Production Planning and Detailed Scheduling

• Manufacturing strategies and capacity planning
• Master production scheduling (MPS)
• Detailed scheduling and finite capacity planning
• Sequencing and scheduling optimization

Module 5: Global Available-to-Promise (GATP)

• Checking product availability in real-time
• ATP with rules-based checks
• Backorder processing
• Product allocation and substitution

Module 6: Transportation Management

• Transportation planning and optimization
• Carrier selection and route planning
• Freight cost calculation
• Shipment tracking and execution

Module 7: Integration with SAP ECC

• Integration scenarios and data transfer
• Core Interface (CIF) and data replication
• Monitoring and error handling
• Real-time data synchronization

Module 8: Advanced Topics

• Collaborative planning with partners (Vendor Managed Inventory, Collaborative Forecasting)
• Demand-driven planning with SAP Integrated Business Planning (IBP)
• SAP APO in the context of SAP S/4HANA

Module 9: Case Studies and Practical Exercises

• Real-world case studies and hands-on exercises to apply SAP APO concepts to practical scenarios

Module 10: Certification Preparation (Optional)

• Guidance and practice tests to prepare for SAP APO certification exams (if applicable).

Final Assessment:

• Practical assignments and a final exam to assess participants on SAP Advance Planner Optimizer Supply Chain Management training on their understanding and competence in SAP APO for Supply Chain Management.

Course Conclusion:

Upon completion of this SAP APO for Supply Chain Management training program, participants will have the skills and expertise to effectively utilize SAP APO to optimize supply chain processes, improve decision-making, and enhance the efficiency of their organization’s supply chain operations. This training equips individuals to take on key roles in supply chain management and SAP APO implementation projects.