Inventory Optimization Workflow
Use this workflow to set up and run Inventory Optimization:
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Enable the Advanced Inventory Management feature.
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Enable the Inventory Optimization feature.
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Assign the Inventory Optimization permission to the roles that use inventory optimization records and tasks.
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Set Inventory Optimization preferences.
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Review the default Inventory Optimization Segments and service levels.
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For eligible Reorder Point items, check the Include in Inventory Optimization box on the item record.
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Run Calculate Inventory Segmentation manually or by schedule. This process assigns segments and service levels to included Reorder Point items.
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After segmentation is current, run Calculate Inventory Levels to calculate Safety Stock Level, Reorder Point, and Preferred Stock Level.
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Review the calculated item-location planning values.
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Use Order Items, Mass Create Work Orders, or Replenish Location by Transfer Order to generate purchase orders, work orders, or transfer orders from calculated values.
Related Topics
- Inventory Optimization
- Advanced Inventory Management
- Setting Up Advanced Inventory Management
- Advanced Inventory Management FAQ
- Enabling Inventory Optimization
- Setting Inventory Optimization Preferences
- Inventory Optimization Segments
- Including Items in Inventory Optimization
- Calculating Inventory Segmentation
- Calculating Inventory Levels