Support for Distribution Requirements Planning (DRP)

The following figure illustrates how the cluster concept supports Distribution Requirements Planning (DRP):

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Cycles

You can also define distribution relationships from a clustered plan item to a nonclustered plan item. However, no cycles are permitted in these relationships. If you run the Compute Phase Numbers (cprpd6200m000) session, LN automatically checks the supplying relationships and detects and reports any loops (cycles) in the structure.

The following figure provides an example of a cycle in the supplying relationships:

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The following relationships constitute a cycle, which continually generates dependent demand:

  • The nonclustered plan item and cluster D
  • Clusters D and C
  • Cluster C and the nonclustered plan item