Target Stocking Level

Target Stocking Level

sapplanningadmin | Basic Supply Chain Concepts, MCA, SAP
What is a Target Stocking Level?The first time we heard of Target Stocking Level was on an MCA project. This is the actual output of the Strategy module of MCA SPO. We have listed a short definition from MCA's SPO Glossary. "TSL is the quantity available to meet demand
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Why Auto Service Part Networks Are a Mess

Why Auto Service Part Networks Are a Mess

sapplanningadmin | Enigma, Inventory Optimization, MCA, SAP, SPP, Service Parts Planning Basics
Big Problems in Automotive Service Networks In our previous post we discussed the problems with how automotive service parts websites are dominated by dealers. We also discussed how this is inefficient and why these web sites should be centralized and either managed b
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Service Level Planning vs. Service Level Execution

Service Level Planning vs. Service Level Execution

spplanadmin | MCA, SAP, SPP, Service Parts Planning Basics
Service Level in Planning Service level is much discussed as an important way to plan. However, once you get past the general principle, operationalizing service level planning brings up the following topics that must be answered: Where in the supply chain are serv
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Prioritization and MCA vs. SAP

Prioritization and MCA vs. SAP

spplanadmin | MCA, SAP, SPP
The Importance of Prioritization Planning prioritization is an important capability in any supply chain. However, in service parts planning it takes on extra relevance. This is because no service parts network can afford to cover every probability of demand at every
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