Replenisment/Planning Based On

  • Manual
    • 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.