Setting Up Item Records for Supply Allocation
After you enable the Supply Allocation feature, item records include additional fields that require values.
On the Locations subtab, choose the Inventory View. The Quantity Allocated field displays the sum of allocated quantities across all demand orders for each location.
After enabling Supply Allocation, on the Locations subtab, View field, choose Order Management for details about item quantities that are committed and allocated. Note that the total quantity allocated includes the total quantity committed. The quantity committed is a subset of the quantity allocated.
To set up item records for Supply Allocation:
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Go to Lists > Accounting > Items.
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Next to the item you want to set up, click Edit.
The Purchasing/Inventory subtab and the Locations subtab under it, are open by default.
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On the Locations subtab, a list of locations is displayed. In the ATP Lead Time field, enter the number of days for the lead time next to your location of choice.
If no current or future supply is available, Supply Allocation uses this value to calculate item availability dates for demand orders in each location.
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Click Save.
Related Topics
- Enabling Supply Allocation
- Enabling Blanket Purchase Orders and Inbound Shipments
- Setting Demand Preferences for Supply Allocation
- Setting Supply Preferences for Supply Allocation
- Setting Up Location Records for Supply Allocation
- Setting Up Inventory Status Records for Supply Allocation
- Setting Up Order Reservations
- Enabling Sales Channels
- Enabling Inbound Shipment for Supply Allocation
- Supply Allocation Setup