Activity-based planning (ABPSee Activity-Based Planning (ABP).) is an ongoing processA series of time-based activities linked to comple... to determine activityWork performed by people, equipment, technologies,... and resource requirements (both financial and operational) based on the ongoing demand of products or services by specific customer1) In VMI, the trading partner or reseller, i.e., ... needs. Resource requirements are compared to resourcesEconomic elements applied or used in the performan... available and capacityThe physical facilities, personnel, and processes ... issues are identified and managed.