| Replenisment/Planning Based OnManual Replenishment Select this option if the customer calls for the components and
sends a forecast to the supplier to have the components available in time for
shipment. You can also select Manual if Warehousing is
handled by the supplier and the supplier representative manually enters
warehouse transfers when supply is needed. Planning Select this option if the supplier does not execute any
planning activities. If forecast is sent to the supplier, this is for
information purposes.
Inventory Level Select this option if planned orders (planning) or actual supply
orders (replenishment) must be generated when the actual inventory drops below
a minimum level. This is a reactive planning or replenishment method: when the
inventory is consumed, supply is generated. Confirmed Supply Select this option if planned orders or actual orders must be
based on demand forecast that is confirmed by the supplier. Confirmed Forecast Select this option if planned orders or actual orders must be
based on the demand forecast that is confirmed by the customer. Total Forecast Select this option if planned orders or actual orders must be
based on the total demand forecast that is sent by the customer.
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