Define Default Supply Type
Explanation
This activity is used to specify the default supply
type for a part. You can indicate how the
part should be supplied via the options given in the Default Supply Type field. The available options are; Order, Requisition, Schedule and DOP.
- Order: Order proposals for purchase parts will be purchase orders and not requisitions
- Requisition: Whenever there is a demand for the part it should be
supplied via a requisition
- Schedule: Parts should be acquired via a supplier schedule.
- DOP: Parts should be acquired via DOP.
If the purchased inventory part is manufactured on site as well as being
purchased, then the Manufactured/Acquired Split check box should be selected and
appropriate percentages entered. The supply types entered in the split override
the default supply type.
Prerequisites
The inventory part should be entered.
System Effects
The planning systems will create supply requisitions, orders, or schedules
depending on the supply type selected. The inventory part will be acquired from
the indicated choice.
Window
Inventory Part
Related Window Descriptions
Inventory Part, Inventory Part/Planning Data
Procedure
- Search for the desired part in the Inventory Part window
and open the
Planning Data tab.
- Select the part you want.
- Click the
Planning Data tab.
- Make sure that the part has a valid planning method specified in the
Planning Method
field.
- From the Default Supply Type list, select Schedule.
- If the part will be purchased and also manufactured on site at the same
time, select the Manufactured/Acquired Split check box and specify the split
percentages and supply types.
- Save the information.