ATP Advance Available to Promise Session

parminder singh led a session on "ATP Advance Available to Promise" as part of the Step Up Circles, a series he has been conducting for approximately one and a half years. He welcomed new attendees and outlined the benefits of being part of the South Circuit community. The focus of the session was to provide an overview and basic understanding of ATP, with a plan for a training session that included a Q&A, interactive discussion, and one-on-one career counseling sessions. parminder singh also asked participants to share their module names to better understand their diverse backgrounds. He provided an overview of ATP and its key differences, and mentioned that detailed training on ATP is available in self-paced mode, with live sessions starting that day.

ATP and Stock Management Discussion

parminder singh discussed the concept of ATP (available to promise) in stock management, explaining it as an algorithm used to ensure customer demands are met. He used an example to illustrate how constraints such as confirmed sales orders affect available stock for new orders. parminder singh also touched on the topic of backorders and how they are managed. He concluded by posing a question about confirming a delivery date without any stock on hand, prompting a discussion among the participants.

Supply and Demand Dynamics in Manufacturing

parminder singh discussed the dynamics between supply and demand in manufacturing. He differentiated between supply, which increases stock, and demand, which decreases stock, noting that the same demand could be seen as supply depending on the perspective. He used an example of a production order to illustrate how stock levels could change, suggesting that even if on-hand stock is zero, a production order could result in a stock balance due to its completion date. parminder singh emphasized the importance of checking demand versus supply in industries and highlighted the role of ATP (Advanced Availability to Promise) algorithms in managing these fluctuations. He also discussed the potential use of the SAP system in managing supply-demand dynamics.

Understanding ATP for Material Supply Confirmation

parminder singh discussed the process of calculating and confirming the supply of materials to a customer using a system called ATP (Advanced Planning and Optimization). He explained the steps involved in entering customer details, material details, and requested delivery dates. He also demonstrated how the system confirms whether the requested quantity can be supplied by the specified date, and how it can propose alternative dates if the requested quantity is not available. He also mentioned the functionality of rechecking availability and the feature of global available to promise (GATP) which was used in previous versions of the system. parminder singh concluded by stating that the meeting was to understand the basics of ATP before moving on to more advanced functions.

Distribution Center Operations and ATP System Discussion

parminder singh discussed the operations of distribution centers in Mumbai, Pune, and Bangalore. He explained the process of handling sales orders, emphasizing the importance of the ATP (Advanced Planner and Scheduler) system in managing these operations. parminder singh highlighted the difference between ATP and GATP (Global ATP); while ATP is for a single plant, GATP can manage multiple plants. He also discussed the need to supply from another distribution center and the initiation of certain functionalities not adequately addressed in ATP. parminder singh emphasized the necessity of a GATP on a separate server, integrated within APU, with potential modules for demand planning, supply chain management, supply planning, and PPDS. He also mentioned the need for a monitoring team to oversee data synchronization and resolve any issues. parminder singh discussed the development of a new product, ATP Advanced ATP, which is similar to GATP but with added features. He raised a question about the possibility of integrating GATP into ECC, similar to what was done with ESPERANA ATP, but no responses were provided.

ECC vs. HANA: A Comparison of Transaction Systems

parminder singh discussed the functionalities and limitations of ECC, a transaction system, and compared it to a new technology, HANA. He explained that ECC, being a traditional database system, is limited in its ability to handle advanced functions due to its heavy load. However, he mentioned that HANA, a new hardware with superior capabilities, can handle these advanced functions, making it superior to ECC. He also introduced a new feature called ABC (Alternative-based confirmation in Atp) in Atp, which allows automatic selection of plans. He emphasized the complexity of Atp and its need for a separate license. He also discussed the high demand for Atp consultants and the potential for it to be used for freelancing.

Custom Code and Instructor-Led Sessions

parminder singh addressed several topics during the meeting. He clarified that custom code is required for plant substitution in Ecc but not for G Atp. He confirmed that the sessions would be instructor-led, with himself as the instructor, and that participants would receive recorded sessions and be asked to go through some videos on their own. He also announced a 5-minute break for participants to increase their LinkedIn visibility and share their learning process so far. The session was set to resume after the break.

LinkedIn and Atp Professional Networking and Job Opportunities

parminder singh emphasized the importance of LinkedIn as a tool for professional networking and job opportunities, encouraging everyone to increase their LinkedIn presence and visibility. He stressed the need for action-taking and not delaying tasks. Singh also discussed the benefits of implementing Atp, highlighting its stability and improved functionality. He recommended moving to the 1909 version or later and noted the increasing adoption of Atp. He also pointed out that an additional license would be required for Atp usage.

Product Availability and Back Order Processing Discussed

parminder singh discussed the functionalities of product availability check and back order processing. He explained that the product availability check determines whether a product can be committed for a sales order based on available quantity and delivery date. He further elaborated on the back order processing, which manages unconfirmed quantities in a sales order. He highlighted that this process requires a lot of business logic, such as which sales orders can have their confirmations removed or increased, and which customers should have priority. He also noted that ATP and ATP have different capabilities, with ATP being more basic and less flexible. He concluded by stating that they use both systems depending on their master data and availability check group.

Product Allocation and ATP Integration Discussed

parminder singh discussed the concept of product allocation, explaining that it's a strategy used to manage the distribution of products based on specific requirements. He illustrated the concept with an example of a new iPhone launch, where a company might allocate a certain number of units to different sales areas to create buzz and increase demand. He also discussed the integration of this functionality with sales order processing and ATP, noting that while ATP is integrated in a similar manner, the setup process is more complex. He highlighted that ATP has simplified the setup process, reducing it to three steps and eliminating the need for changes in the development system.

Product Allocation System Complexities and Improvements

parminder singh discussed the complexities of the product allocation system, highlighting its involvement with blocking stock, sales area, and various hierarchies. He emphasized the importance of analytics added in 1909, which improved the system's functionality and visibility. parminder singh also pointed out that the product allocation functionality is available in S for Hanup but not in ATP and mentioned other features like product availability check, back order processing, and the ABC functionality. He also discussed the system's capability to substitute materials or plant locations if they are not available. parminder singh highlighted that the product allocation functionality is not the same as supply production, but they have a correlation. He also mentioned the introduction of new features to ATP, including capacity allocation and warehouse capacity checks, and the introduction of Aaron, a functionality previously used in the fashion industry.

ATP and SD Excellence Courses Explained

parminder singh discussed the ATP and SD Excellence courses, explaining that the ATP is included in the SD Excellence bundle and users can access it with a subscription. He also clarified that users can switch from PL to PAC for a material without custom logic and that the product allocation can be defined for a specific period. He announced upcoming live sessions on back order processing, product allocation, and substitutions, and mentioned that attendees can access session recordings once they enroll. The next live session was scheduled for the Saturday and Sunday at 6:30 AM IST.