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Forecast & Replenishment

Efficient forecasting and replenishment processes are a key success factor for reliable product availability and demand-driven inventory management. The aim is to predict future demand as accurately as possible and thereby automatically align the flow of goods.

Here you’ll find blog articles from our consultants covering a range of F&R topics and approaches.

SAP ODS

(Order Delivery Scheduling)

SAP ODS is primarily used to manage and maintain order and delivery schedules. In this blog series, we draw on our project experience to highlight the tool’s features and explain how it supports forecasting and replenishment processes.

SAP Order and Delivery Scheduling (1) – Introduction

SAP Order and Delivery Scheduling (1) – Introduction

SAP Order and Delivery Scheduling (ODS) helps companies manage order and delivery schedules in the procurement process, offering centralised control. Available on the Business Technology Platform, it can be integrated with other systems (e.g. SAP S/4HANA).

SAP Order and Delivery Scheduling (2) – Features and functions

SAP Order and Delivery Scheduling (2) – Features and functions

This article explains the standard functions offered by SAP Order and Delivery Scheduling (ODS) and how SAP ODS provides a central solution for maintaining and managing order and delivery schedules.

SAP Order and Delivery Scheduling (3) – Integrating SAP ODS

SAP Order and Delivery Scheduling (3) – Integrating SAP ODS

In this article, we take a closer look at how SAP Order and Delivery Scheduling (ODS) can be integrated into an existing SAP system landscape and demonstrate how schedules defined in ODS can be transferred to SAP S/4HANA.

Other F&R solutions

Modern-day solutions such as SAP Predictive Replenishment and RELEX open up new possibilities for optimising inventory management and streamlining processes across the supply chain.

In this blog series, we take a closer look at these two F&R solutions, outline their benefits and typical use cases, and explain how these planning tools can be integrated into existing system landscapes.

Forecast & Replenishment (1) – SAP Predictive Replenishment

Forecast & Replenishment (1) – SAP Predictive Replenishment

SAP Predictive Replenishment makes it easier to manage inventory proactively and automatically. In this post, we explain how this AI-powered solution helps retailers plan stock levels more accurately and automate replenishment processes more efficiently.

Forecast & Replenishment (2) – RELEX Solutions

Forecast & Replenishment (2) – RELEX Solutions

How does RELEX Solutions support smart and efficient sales planning? In this article, we explore how RELEX uses accurate forecasting and automated planning to help retailers respond to changes in demand, prevent out-of-stock situations, and optimise key processes across the supply chain.

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