Balance the art and science of materials planning! Learn how to use SAP ERP to calculate what, when, and how many items are required for production with this comprehensive guide. From portfolio management and policy setting to exception monitoring and inventory optimization, you'll see the complete manufacturing picture that materials planning paints. Once implemented, evaluate your materials planning to make improvements, and move your materials planning from routine to strategic! Highlights include:Supply chain managementPortfolio managementAutomatic and periodic policiesException monitoringInventory optimizationSAP ERP Inefficiencies Key performance indicatorsValue streams