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Inventory Optimization
Inventory Optimization in SAP IBP covers the multi-stage inventory optimization (MSIO) planning model, its statistical and service-level based safety stock calculations, key figure setup, and how it integrates with demand and supply planning to balance service levels against inventory investment across a multi-echelon supply chain.
Overview
Inventory Optimization in SAP IBP covers the multi-stage inventory optimization (MSIO) planning model, its statistical and service-level based safety stock calculations, key figure setup, and how it integrates with demand and supply planning to balance service levels against inventory investment across a multi-echelon supply chain.
Lessons in this topic
- Configuring the Inventory Optimization Planning Model and Key FiguresLearn the practical steps and data structures needed to configure an Inventory Optimization scenario in SAP IBP, including the required master data, input key figures, planning levels, and how the calculated safety stock output integrates with supply planning.
- Why Inventory Optimization Matters in SAP IBPUnderstand the business problem Inventory Optimization solves in SAP IBP, the difference between traditional safety stock methods and multi-stage inventory optimization, and where this capability fits in the broader IBP planning landscape.
- Configuring Safety Stock and Target Service Levels for Multi-Echelon Inventory OptimizationLearn how to configure target service level and safety stock key figures in SAP IBP Inventory Optimization, how the multi-echelon calculation consumes demand variability and supply lead times, and how results feed supply and response planning.