ROP schedule

ROP scheduling determines if a planned order is required at the first available receiving opportunity, where the current stock position is below Re-Order Point (ROP). It takes in to account existing, incoming orders but assumes any requirements between now and first receiving date are incorporated in to the ROP value.

Parameters:

  • Current_item = current item being scheduled
  • Current_location = current location being scheduled
  • Order_item = planned order item for this current item & location.
  • Order_source = planned order source location for this current item & location.
  • Order_destination = planned order destination location.for this current item & location.

Variables:

  • Start_date = start of schedule / current (first) planning period
  • End_date = end of schedule / last planning period (horizon date)
  • First_order_date = 1st date an order can be received (delivery date), irrespective of the receiving calendar
  • Available_days[] = Vector of available days (where > 0) in Interpolation Calendar matching
  • RECEIVING_CALENDAR_ID >= first_order_date and <= End_date
  • Receiving_date = First date in Available_days[]
  • Existing_orders = Any existing firm, scheduled, fixed or planned orders prior to the receiving_date
  • Available_stock = OPENING_STOCK – any Existing_orders prior to Receiving_date
  • Ord_qty = Required planned order quantity
  • Critical_flag = calculated critical flag from passed delivery and need date.

ROP_schedule