Posted by [IP Address: 17.216.20.101] 'Joshim Solnik' on July 30, 2001 at 16:49:04 EST:
In Reply to: Re: Replenishment posted by [IP Address: 17.216.20.101] 'briankim' on July 28, 2001 at 01:44:44 EST:
We are only using one system. Just wanted to know should we use RP type replen or VB with HB lot size. Keeping in mind our service level reqs and our desire for low inventory
: Hi,
: SAP retail replenishment planning is weak in many areas(ones that you mentioned are a valid points)however retail replenishment and forecast has always been a grey area and there are any suitable software tools that will fit well for retail industry. For best solution stay with SAP solution and adjust them accordingly.
: Keeping two system up and running is painful.
: Brian Kim
: : Want to know if anyone has exp with retail (RP) replenishment. We want to keep inventory low while still attain high service level. We are struggling whether to use basic reorder point planning (min/max) RP type VB lot size HB or to use retail replenishment RP type RP - and use forecast and saftey stock calc there along with min target stock to support fixture fill reqs. I was told retail RP does not work well since it gives to much stock and forecast does not accoujnt well for spikes in demand. Told to use basic reorder point and write reports to support min/max change decisions and then to move into a best of breed replen planning solution to interface with R3 (Arthur, Makaro) Anyone with opinion lessons learned?