Define Number of Arrivals

Explanation

Use this activity to define the number of purchase order arrivals which determines whether factor 1 or factor 2 should be used when recalculating the manufacturing lead time on the supplier for purchase part. This is used in conjunction with the Factor 1 and Factor 2 fields and system processing to maintain lead times. The factor options enable the user to reduce the impact of the adjustment to the current lead time defined, during initial start-up periods with a supplier.

Prerequisites

This activity has no prerequisites.

System Effects

The interval number of purchase order arrivals is defined.

Window

Parameters for Distribution and Manufacturing

Related Window Descriptions

Parameters for Distribution and Manufacturing

Procedure

  1. Open the Parameters for Distribution and Manufacturingwindow.
  2. In the Interval number of arrivals field, enter the interval number of arrivals.
  3. Save the changes.