Impact analysis
Impact analysis provides PLM users with a set of tools to ask LN how a change can affect the logistics domain.
Because different investigations may be required, several answers to typical questions are offered about PLM items related to the logistics domain, such as:
- What is the cost of this item?
- What is the purchase price of this item?
- How do the prices of component A, B and C relate to each other? Answer: give purchase prices for all three parts in one screen
- How is this item serviced?
- How many configurations are available for this (serialized) item in the field?
Impact analysis visualizes current inventory levels, planned inventory levels, and service and purchase data, so PLM users have answers to basic questions before making changes to items and item structures.
In addition to the basic questions regarding purchase, cost, and service, more advanced queries are also supported.
The advanced queries address the inventory impact. Tools are provided to query warehouse data and planned inventory transactions, to get an idea about usage and consumption, and to query how often a part is used in an active product structure.
Impact analysis provides a 360-degree view from purchase, to production, storage, and service. It visualizes current inventory levels, planned inventory levels, and service and purchase data, so PLM users have answers to basic questions before making changes to items and item structures.