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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 09, 2013
Filed:
May. 27, 2005
Ravi Rakesh, Wiesloch, DE;
Stefan Merker, Mannheim, DE;
Juergen Koenemann, Hamburg, DE;
Stefan Resag, Walldorf, DE;
Jochen Steinbach, Bad Schoenborn, DE;
Ravi Rakesh, Wiesloch, DE;
Stefan Merker, Mannheim, DE;
Juergen Koenemann, Hamburg, DE;
Stefan Resag, Walldorf, DE;
Jochen Steinbach, Bad Schoenborn, DE;
SAP Aktiengeselleschaft, Walldorf, DE;
Abstract
A system and method are described for intelligently sourcing demand forecasts within a supply chain management ('SCM') system based on a constrained supply chain model, in light of material and resource constraints. For example, a computer implemented method according to one embodiment of the invention comprises: calculating a demand forecast identifying anticipated demand for a product over a specified time period; identifying current sales orders for the product with delivery dates scheduled during the specified time period; generating an open forecast for the product based on the current sales orders and the anticipated demand; and sourcing different percentages of the open forecast from different plants, the percentages selected based on supply chain material and/or resource constraints. In addition, after the demand forecast is sourced, one embodiment of the invention employs additional techniques for intelligently sourcing new sales orders entering the SCM system.