DRP
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Distribution Requirements Planning
Distribution planning. Network-ready replenishment.
Balance demand, inventory, and transportation across distribution networks.
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Distribution Node Definition
Create and manage distribution centers, warehouses, stores, suppliers, and plants with location details and operational parameters.
Node Type Support
Model diverse network nodes including DCs, warehouses, retail stores, external suppliers, and manufacturing plants.
Node Priority Configuration
Assign priority levels to nodes for supply allocation decisions during constrained situations.
Lead Time Management
Configure standard lead times per node for accurate delivery date calculations and planning horizons.
Safety Time Buffers
Define safety time buffers to account for variability in transportation and processing times.
Source/Destination Flags
Mark nodes as valid sources, destinations, or both for flexible supply path configuration.
Source-Destination Relationships
Define supply paths between network nodes with parent-child relationships for inventory flow.
Transit Lead Time Configuration
Set transit times in days between connected nodes for accurate delivery planning.
Priority-Based Routing
Assign priorities to BOD links for automated source selection during planning.
Transport Mode Assignment
Specify transportation modes (truck, rail, air, sea) for each supply path.
Minimum Order Quantities
Define minimum order quantities per BOD link to optimize transportation costs.
Cost Parameter Configuration
Set transfer costs, handling fees, and transportation charges per supply path.
Planning Run Management
Execute DRP calculation cycles with configurable horizons and parameters.
Planning Horizon Configuration
Set planning windows from 30 to 365 days based on business needs.
Forecast Integration Toggle
Include or exclude demand forecasts from planning calculations.
Order Generation Control
Enable automatic planned order generation or manual order creation.
Planning Run History
Track all planning executions with status, timestamp, and items processed.
Run Status Monitoring
Monitor runs through pending, running, completed, failed, and cancelled states.
Gross Requirements Calculation
Calculate total demand by period from forecasts, orders, and dependent requirements.
Scheduled Receipts Tracking
Track open purchase orders and transfers expected to arrive in each period.
Projected On-Hand Calculation
Compute projected inventory balances considering supply and demand over time.
Net Requirements Determination
Calculate actual requirements after considering on-hand and scheduled receipts.
Planned Order Receipts
Generate suggested order receipts to cover net requirements.
Planned Order Releases
Calculate order release dates based on lead times for timely receipts.
Available to Promise (ATP)
Calculate available quantities for customer order promising.
Firm Planned Order Support
Lock in planned orders to prevent automatic replanning changes.
Statistical Forecasting
Generate forecasts using statistical models for historical demand patterns.
Manual Forecast Entry
Support user-entered forecasts for judgmental adjustments and overrides.
Collaborative Forecasting
Combine forecasts from multiple sources for consensus-based planning.
ML-Based Predictions
Leverage machine learning models for advanced demand prediction.
Event-Driven Forecasts
Incorporate promotional events, seasons, and external factors into forecasts.
Forecast Confidence Levels
Display confidence percentages for each forecast to guide planning decisions.
MAPE Calculation
Mean Absolute Percentage Error tracking for forecast accuracy assessment.
Bias Analysis
Monitor systematic over or under-forecasting patterns.
RMSE Tracking
Root Mean Square Error calculation for forecast quality measurement.
Forecast vs Actual Comparison
Compare predicted versus actual demand for continuous improvement.
Multi-Location Visibility
Real-time inventory status across all network nodes in a single view.
On-Hand Quantity Tracking
Monitor current inventory levels at each distribution point.
Allocated Inventory
Track inventory committed to orders but not yet shipped.
In-Transit Inventory
Monitor quantities currently moving between network nodes.
On-Order Visibility
Track open purchase orders and planned receipts by location.
Days of Supply Calculation
Automatic calculation of inventory coverage based on average daily usage.
Stock Status Classification
Color-coded indicators for out-of-stock, low, reorder, and healthy inventory.
Statistical Safety Stock
Calculate safety stock based on demand variability and service level targets.
Fixed Safety Stock
Support for manually defined safety stock quantities.
Days of Supply Method
Set safety stock as target days of inventory coverage.
Service Level Configuration
Define target service levels for safety stock calculations.
Reorder Point Management
Set and track reorder points for replenishment triggering.
Purchase Order Generation
Create planned orders for external supplier procurement.
Transfer Order Generation
Generate planned orders for inter-facility inventory transfers.
Order Workflow States
Track orders through planned, firmed, and released status stages.
Order Firming
Confirm planned orders to lock quantities and dates.
Order Release
Release firmed orders for execution by purchasing or logistics.
Order Cancellation
Cancel planned orders with reason tracking and audit trail.
Consolidation Rules
Define rules for combining orders to reduce transaction costs.
Time Window Consolidation
Group orders within configurable time windows for batch processing.
Min/Max Order Values
Set minimum and maximum order values for consolidation logic.
Items Per Order Limits
Control maximum items per consolidated order.
Stockout Risk Alerts
Proactive warnings when inventory risks falling below safety levels.
Overstock Alerts
Notifications when inventory exceeds maximum levels or coverage targets.
Late Delivery Alerts
Warnings when expected receipts are delayed beyond due dates.
Demand Spike Detection
Alerts when demand significantly exceeds forecast levels.
Supply Shortage Warnings
Notifications when supply capacity cannot meet requirements.
Lead Time Change Alerts
Warnings when supplier lead times change affecting plans.
Safety Stock Breach Alerts
Immediate alerts when inventory falls below safety stock.
Forecast Variance Alerts
Notifications when actual demand deviates significantly from forecasts.
Expedite Required Alerts
Flags orders requiring expedited processing to meet demand.
Cancel Recommended Alerts
Suggestions to cancel orders when demand decreases significantly.
Severity Classification
Categorize alerts as critical, high, medium, low, or informational.
Alert Acknowledgment
Confirm alert receipt to track awareness across team members.
Alert Resolution Tracking
Mark alerts resolved with notes for issue closure documentation.
Baseline Scenarios
Capture current state as reference for comparison.
What-If Analysis
Model hypothetical changes to demand, supply, or network configuration.
Simulation Scenarios
Complex multi-variable modeling for strategic planning.
Optimization Scenarios
Find optimal solutions for inventory positioning and order quantities.
Scenario Comparison
Side-by-side comparison of scenario results and impacts.
Scenario Results Summary
Aggregate metrics including orders, costs, inventory value, and service levels.
Scenario Approval Workflow
Review and approve scenarios before implementing changes.
Demand Adjustments
Model percentage or absolute changes to demand forecasts.
Supply Adjustments
Simulate supply constraints or capacity changes.
Lead Time Modifications
Test impact of lead time increases or reductions.
Cost Changes
Model cost variations for transportation, handling, or procurement.
Capacity Constraints
Add temporary or permanent capacity limitations to scenarios.
Network Changes
Simulate adding, removing, or modifying network nodes.
Fill Rate Tracking
Monitor order fulfillment rates against customer demand.
Service Level Measurement
Track achievement of target service levels by node and item.
Inventory Turns Analysis
Calculate and trend inventory turnover performance.
Days of Supply Reporting
Monitor inventory coverage levels across the network.
Stockout Rate Tracking
Measure frequency and impact of stockout occurrences.
Overstock Rate Analysis
Track inventory excess and associated carrying costs.
Forecast Accuracy Reporting
Comprehensive forecast accuracy metrics and trends.
Order Cycle Time Analysis
Measure time from planned order to receipt completion.
Inventory Value Tracking
Monitor total and location-level inventory valuations.
Cost Analysis
Track carrying costs, ordering costs, and total supply chain costs.
Planning Horizon Settings
Configure default planning horizon in days.
Planning Method Defaults
Set default planning method (time-phased, reorder point, min-max).
Lead Time Defaults
Configure standard lead times for new items and nodes.
Auto-Order Generation
Toggle automatic planned order generation on or off.
Safety Stock Method Selection
Choose safety stock calculation approach (statistical, fixed, days).
Reorder Point Buffer
Configure multiplier for reorder point calculations.
Consolidation Settings
Enable or disable order consolidation with rule configuration.
Alert Threshold Configuration
Set severity thresholds for alert generation.
Import Capabilities
Bulk import forecasts, inventory, and planned orders from external systems.
Export Functionality
Export DRP data in standard formats for external analysis.
API Access
RESTful API endpoints for programmatic DRP integration.
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