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In a three part series of SCN Blog Posts, I have explained about how to achieve improvements in production planning heuristics logs in SAP APO. If you work on SAP-APO-PPDS, you would agree that the current planning logs are a bit confusing and hence we always wish there were some ways to improve it. Although I think the improvements through the method I describe in the blog posts are not radical but only partial, you can test it in your system to judge yourself. Improvements in Production Planning Heuristics Logs in SAP APO (Part- 1/3) Improvements in Production Planning Heuristics Logs in SAP APO (Part- 2/3) Improvements in Production Planning Heuristics Logs in SAP APO (Part- 3/3) - Rahul [Disclaimer: These posts in the series are written by me based on personal experience while working in SAP. Before implementing any solution you are advised to always do the analysis as well as reach out to SAP in case needed and adopt a solution only if it suits you and testing is...

After a protracted wait, Government of India finally honored the legendary educationist and freedom-fighter Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya, also known as ‘Mahamanaa’ (meaning one with a great heart/thinking) with the highest civilian award “Bharat Ratna” for the year 2014. Ever since the announcement, Pt. Malaviya’s life has been analyzed by newspapers and the media. But I am not sure if one aspect of it has been analyzed enough – the Management Lessons from life of Pt. Madan Mohan Malaviya. That is something I am going to do in this small article. Management Lesson# 1: The Power of Stretched Goals We all understand about the power of ‘stretched goals’ and how it leads to never-before achievements. It contributes immensely to an organization’s and individual’s growth. Pt. Malaviya’s stretched target to establish Banaras Hindu University (BHU) or Kashi Hindu Vishwavidyalaya is a fine example of the same. Malaviya ji was deeply affected by lack of proper education in India and...