HI
This question is about feasibility of implementation of SNP optimizer.
Why we choose optimizer and the uses is a very beaten down track and very few companies survive with optimizer. I am not touching that part, however I would like to understand your experiencein implementation and use of optimizer, particularly in terms of :
1. Given the large number of variables in real life, how feasible is it from a business perspective to assign a cost to aspects such as
Production, procurement, storage, and transportation costs
Costs for increasing the production capacity, storage capacity, transportation capacity, and handling capacity
Costs for violating (falling below) the safety stock level
Costs for late delivery
Stockout costs ?
In your experience have you seen business users accurately determine these costs? This question is system agnostic, strictly from business point of view.
2. How has been your experience with the cost maintenance in system. I know updating numbers is no big deal but to make sure the numbers are all up to date and reflect the business reality is a big issue I guess. I believe the master data maintenance is almost a full time job for some one.
Thanks;
KA
