This function enables optimization of continuous production, particularly in process industry scenarios. An unplanned stoppage in continuous production can be an expensive and time-consuming factor in process industries; restarted operations can take several days to reach a level at which the required quality is produced. A continuous flow must therefore be ensured within specified boundaries. This can be achieved by adjusting the duration of production without changing the order quantity. For example, you can stretch or shrink operations to fill in gaps in the resource utilization.

To use these functions, you must activate the business function SCM-APO-PPS, Continuous Production and Multi-Resource Scheduling (SCM_APO_PPDS_PI).

For more information on these functions, see: