How MRP and APS Use Order Multiple
The Order Multiple field is processed differently by the MRP and APS systems.
When using MRP, the PLN amount is an increment of the Order Multiple value, and is at least as large as the Order Minimum value.
When using APS, the PLN amount is equal to the Order Minimum + (Order Multiple * N), where N is the smallest number that results in a PLN size that is greater than, or equal to, the required amount.
This table uses sample scenarios to demonstrate the difference between MRP and APS:
| Scenario | Resulting MRP PLN
smallest increment of the Order Multiple that is greater than or equal to both the Order Minimum and the requirement |
Resulting APS PLN
Order Minimum plus the smallest Order Multiple increment that exceeds the requirement |
|---|---|---|
| Requirement = 40
Order Minimum = 50 Order Multiple = 100 |
PLN = 100 | PLN = 50 |
| Requirement = 40
Order Minimum = 50 Order Multiple = 75 |
PLN = 75 | PLN = 50 |
| Requirement = 90
Order Minimum = 50 Order Multiple = 80 |
PLN = 160 | PLN = 130 |
| Requirement = 200
Order Minimum = 40 Order Multiple = 80 |
PLN = 240 | PLN = 200 |