Network Model
Plants, DCs, hubs, and customer nodes.
- Multi-echelon definitions
- Lead-time matrices
- Sourcing rules
- Allocation hierarchies
DRP 2 feature areas
Distribution Requirements Planning.
Push and pull the right inventory to the right node, before the demand arrives.
Replenishment Plans
Time-phased plans that respect transportation.
- Time-phased net requirements per node
- Transportation lead times
- Mode selection (TL, LTL, parcel)
- Consolidation opportunities
DRP FAQ
Distribution Requirements Planning — questions buyers actually ask.
What is Distribution Requirements Planning and what problem does it solve?
DRP plans the right inventory at the right node before the demand arrives. NexliOne DRP runs time-phased net requirements per node — plant, DC, hub, customer — and respects transportation lead times so replenishment moves on the right cadence to avoid both stockouts and overstock at the wrong tier.
Does NexliOne DRP support multi-echelon distribution networks?
Yes. The network model defines plants, DCs, hubs, and customer nodes with multi-echelon definitions, lead-time matrices, sourcing rules, and allocation hierarchies. Replenishment plans run across the entire network in one engine.
How does DRP factor in transportation lead times for replenishment?
Transportation lead times are first-class data in the network model. Replenishment plans schedule moves to arrive at the consuming node before the demand bucket — accounting for mode-specific transit times.
Can DRP recommend mode selection (TL, LTL, parcel)?
Yes. Mode selection is part of the replenishment plan, with consolidation opportunities surfaced where multiple node-pair moves can ride one truck. The same plan feeds TMS for execution.
How does NexliOne DRP integrate with WMS and TMS?
DRP-generated replenishment moves drop into WMS as inbound expectations and into TMS as load-planning candidates. The same time-phased plan that DRP produces is the input that drives warehouse receiving and carrier tendering.
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