Which options are available for long-term planning of finished products?

The choice of SAP Integrated Business Planning (IBP) for sales and operations as a long-term planning option for finished products is particularly apt because this solution focuses on aligning demand and supply to optimize overall business operations. It allows organizations to forecast sales and manage product lifecycles, which is essential for long-term planning. By integrating various functions across the enterprise, it enables seamless communication and collaboration between different departments, helping businesses set achievable goals and respond proactively to market changes.

SAP IBP for sales and operations facilitates strategic decision-making about production, inventory, and distribution, ensuring that finished goods are aligned with market demand over a longer horizon. This capability is essential for maintaining competitive advantage and improving service levels, which are critical components of long-term planning.

The other options, while relevant to different aspects of planning or inventory management, do not specifically focus on the long-term planning of finished products in the same comprehensive manner. Materials requirements planning primarily deals with the short to mid-term requirements based on current orders and forecasts. Demand management in SAP S/4HANA and SAP IBP for demand-driven replenishment also play important roles, but are more oriented towards operational efficiency and replenishment strategies, rather than the broader strategic alignment that long-term planning requires.