Seasonal Patterns (tcmcs0116m000)

Use this session to maintain seasonal patterns.

To define the fluctuations for a pattern, select the pattern and click Seasonal Pattern Factors on the appropriate menu. In the Seasonal Pattern Factors (tcmcs0117m000) session, you can indicate how the demand varies during each period.

 

Seasonal Pattern

Seasonal patterns define the fluctuation of certain values, such as the expected usage or demand of an item in the course of a year. These values serve as parameters in forecast and advice.

Period Type

The unit of time for the period.

Note

After saving the seasonal pattern you cannot change this field.

Period Definition

The number of days, weeks, or months (the selected period type) in one period.

Example

To define a seasonal pattern for fluctuations over periods of 3 months, select:

  • The Period Type field = Month.
  • The Period Definition field = 3.