Preparing for your SAP IBP for Supply Chain exam? Make the grade with this C_IBP certification study guide! From sales and operations planning to response and supply, this guide will review the key technical and functional knowledge you need to pass the test. Explore test methodology, key concepts for each SAP Integrated Business Planning topic area, and practice questions and answers. Your path to C_IBP certification begins here! In this book, youll learn about:a. The TestTake your SAP IBP exam with confidence. This guide follows the exact structure of the exam, so deepen your knowledge of SAP IBP and walk through topics new to the C_IBP certification.b. Core ContentReview major SAP IBP areas: S&OP, demand planning, inventory, and response and supply. Check how to configure planning areas and key figures, and learn about the solutions architecture, user interface, reporting options, and more. Then master important terminology and key takeaways for each subject.c. Q&AAfter reviewing each chapter, solidify your knowledge with questions and answers for each section and improve your test-taking skills.Highlights include: 1) Exams C_IBP2) Solution architecture3) Sales and operations planning 4) Demand planning 5) Inventory 6) Response and supply 7) Planning areas8) Key figures and attributes9) Planning operators10) Application jobs11) User interface 12) Reporting and analytics

Parag Bakde joined SAP 20 years ago as a developer and has worked as a platinum consultant, project lead, program manager, and subject matter expert, helping lead customers' digital supply chain transformation projects within the consumer goods, pharmaceutical, high-tech, and chemical industries. He has worked on various SAP planning solutions such as SAP ERP, SAP APO, SAP SNC, and SAP IBP. As a customer success partner, Parag was responsible for adoption and value realization of SAP IBP within south market units. He is currently part of the customer innovation office as a principal solution advisor, providing SAP IBP solution expertise for various sales engagement.

... How This Book Is Organized ... 13 ... Acknowledgments ... 16 ... Conclusion ... 16 ... C_IBP Exam ... 18 ... Preparing for the Exam ... 22 ... Summary ... 24 1.1 ... Objectives of This Portion of the Test ... 26 1.2 ... Integrated Business Planning ... 27 1.3 ... Sales and Operations Planning Basics ... 30 1.4 ... Sales and Operations Planning with SAP IBP ... 31 1.5 ... Sales and Operations Planning Solution Strategy ... 44 1.6 ... Key Terminology ... 50 1.7 ... Practice Questions ... 51 1.8 ... Practice Question Answers and Explanations ... 53 1.9 ... Test Takeaway ... 55 2.1 ... Objectives of This Portion of the Test ... 59 2.2 ... Demand Planning Basics ... 59 2.3 ... Product Segmentation ... 61 2.4 ... Forecast Automation Profile ... 62 2.5 ... Statistical Forecasting ... 63 2.6 ... Consensus Demand Planning ... 73 2.7 ... Demand Sensing ... 75 2.8 ... Promotions and New Product Introductions ... 77 2.9 ... Key Terminology ... 79 2.10 ... Practice Questions ... 81 2.11 ... Practice Question Answers and Explanations ... 83 2.12 ... Test Takeaway ... 85 3.1 ... Objectives of This Portion of the Test ... 89 3.2 ... Inventory Planning Basics ... 89 3.3 ... Demand and Supply Variability ... 95 3.4 ... Multistage Inventory Optimization ... 96 3.5 ... Inventory Inputs and Outputs ... 105 3.6 ... Key Terminology ... 108 3.7 ... Practice Questions ... 109 3.8 ... Practice Question Answers and Explanations ... 111 3.9 ... Test Takeaway ... 113 4.1 ... Objectives of This Portion of the Test ... 117 4.2 ... Response and Supply Basics ... 117 4.3 ... Time Series-Based Planning Model ... 118 4.4 ... Order-Based Planning Model ... 146 4.5 ... Key Terminology ... 160 4.6 ... Practice Questions ... 162 4.7 ... Practice Question Answers and Explanations ... 166 4.8 ... Test Takeaway ... 169 5.1 ... Objectives of This Portion of the Test ... 173 5.2 ... Process Orchestration ... 173 5.3 ... Dashboard and Analytics ... 179 5.4 ... Alert Management ... 184 5.5 ... SAP Work Zone Collaboration ... 188 5.6 ... Key Terminology ... 189 5.7 ... Practice Questions ... 190 5.8 ... Practice Question Answers and Explanations ... 193 5.9 ... Test Takeaway ... 195 6.1 ... Objectives of This Portion of the Test ... 198 6.2 ... SAP IBP Architecture ... 199 6.3 ... Master Data Management ... 202 6.4 ... Integration with Execution Systems ... 208 6.5 ... Integration with Other Systems ... 211 6.6 ... Cloud Security ... 216 6.7 ... Key Benefits of Implementing Integrated Business Planning ... 221 6.8 ... Key Terminology ... 222 6.9 ... Practice Questions ... 223 6.10 ... Practice Question Answers and Explanations ... 226 6.11 ... Test Takeaway ... 227 7.1 ... Objectives of This Portion of the Test ... 230 7.2 ... Configuration of the Planning Area ... 231 7.3 ... Activation of the Planning Model ... 248 7.4 ... Deletion of Active Objects ... 251 7.5 ... Planning Operators ... 252 7.6 ... Key Terminology ... 253 7.7 ... Practice Questions ... 254 7.8 ... Practice Question Answers and Explanations ... 257 7.9 ... Test Takeaway ... 260 8.1 ... Objectives of This Portion of the Test ... 262 8.2 ... Key Figures ... 263 8.3 ... Advanced Configuration ... 288 8.4 ... Comparing Versions and Scenarios ... 295 8.5 ... Key Terminology ... 296 8.6 ... Practice Questions ... 297 8.7 ... Practice Question Answers and Explanations ... 300 8.8 ... Test Takeaway ... 303 9.1 ... Objectives of This Portion of the Test ... 306 9.2 ... Planning Operators ... 307 9.3 ... Creating a Job Chain ... 320 9.4 ... Scheduling a Job or Job Chain ... 322 9.5 ... Key Terminology ... 324 9.6 ... Practice Questions ... 324 9.7 ... Practice Question Answers and Explanations ... 327 9.8 ... Test Takeaway ... 329 10.1 ... Objectives of This Portion of the Test ... 332 10.2 ... SAP IBP Web UI ... 333 10.3 ... Microsoft Excel Planning View Templates ... 337 10.4 ... Key Terminology ... 347 10.5 ... Practice Questions ... 348 10.6 ... Practice Question Answers and Explanations ... 351 10.7 ... Test Takeaway ... 352