Planning Recommendations
Planning recommendations suggest optimal replenishment actions based on forecasts, current inventory, and policies.
Viewing Recommendations
- Navigate to Plan → Planning Recommendations
- View recommendations by:
- Product: Recommendations per product
- Location: Recommendations per location
- Channel: Recommendations per channel
- Priority: High, medium, low priority
Recommendation Types
Replenishment Recommendations
Suggest when and how much to order:
- Reorder Point: When to place order
- Order Quantity: How much to order
- Supplier: Recommended supplier
- Lead Time: Expected delivery time
Transfer Recommendations
Suggest transfers between locations:
- From Location: Source location
- To Location: Destination location
- Quantity: Amount to transfer
- Reason: Why transfer is recommended
Safety Stock Adjustments
Suggest safety stock level changes:
- Current Safety Stock: Current level
- Recommended Safety Stock: Recommended level
- Reason: Why adjustment is needed
Recommendation Details
View detailed information:
- Forecast: Forecasted demand
- Current Inventory: Current on-hand quantity
- ATP: Available to promise
- Policy: Relevant policies (reorder point, safety stock)
- Calculations: How recommendation was calculated
Executing Recommendations
- Select recommendations to execute
- Review details
- Click Execute or Create Purchase Order
- System will:
- Create purchase order (if applicable)
- Create transfer (if applicable)
- Update planning status
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Permissions & Roles
Viewing recommendations requires standard user permissions. Executing recommendations may require inventory management or purchasing permissions. Contact your organization administrator for details.
