VMI planning based on forecastThis topic describes how a VMI supplier can plan the supply for a customer based on the forecast received from the customer. For an introduction to the various planning methods, refer to Planning methods (VMI). General planning procedure If the VMI planning is based on forecast, the general planning procedure is as follows:
Note In this procedure, you do not determine a confirmed supply. For more information, refer to Confirmed forecast and unconfirmed forecast. Parameter setting To specify this planning method, define an appropriate terms and conditions agreement on the Terms and Conditions Line (tctrm1620m000) session's Planning tab. Use the following settings:
Note The replenishment quantity can never exceed the planned quantity; therefore, if the Replenishment Based On field is Total Forecast, you cannot set the Planning Based On field to Confirmed Forecast. For more information, refer to Replenishment methods (VMI)
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