ASC - forecasting consumption logic

In addition to the existing forecasting functionality, a separate solution for forecasting configurable assembly items is now available.

The new solution for assembly items differs from the current solution for standard and generic items in these respects:

• The master planning module is not used.
• Family items are used for reporting purposes only.

To support the planning of important materials, these entities have been added:

• Assembly planning bill of material.
• Planned assembly order.
• Models. A model is characterized by a specific combination of defining features or options of the configurable product. They can optionally be used to refine the forecast and the forecast consumption.