Use this activity to enter a tolerance template for the bucketed schedule tolerance checking on a supplier schedule. Note that this only is relevant for bucketed schedule options. The template represents a schedule definition for the time buckets and the schedule tolerances in these buckets. The tolerance is defined as a percentage change in the scheduled order quantities. For example, a change from 100 to 120 units indicates a 20% schedule increase.
The supplier schedule tolerance checking process uses the template as the guideline for 'bucketed' comparison, which signals possible order volume changes or possible order processing problems before the schedule is generated and transmitted to suppliers. IFS Applications will highlight if a schedule is within or out of tolerance. The tolerance often mirrors an actual agreement between the customer and the supplier with financial penalties associated for out-of-tolerance requests.
The template is a re-usable definition to be applied to specific parts on the supplier agreements. This definition of tolerance is connected to the supplier schedule either at Supplier Schedule Agreement or Supplier Schedule Agreement Part.
The templates are defined for distinct buckets made up of a number of time units (DAYS), as well as over and under tolerance percentage associated wherein the first bucket is closest in time and the last bucket is for future evaluations.
A tolerance template is mandatory if the bucketed tolerance check is used and optional if the cumulative tolerance check is used. However, tolerance checking is an optional step.
| Bucket | Description | Size | Unit | Tolerance below % | Tolerance above % |
| 1 | Firm | 5 | Days | 2 | 0 |
| 2 | Fabrication | 20 | Days | 5 | 5 |
| 3 | Raw Material | 30 | Days | 15 | 20 |
| 4 | Plan | 60 | Days | 25 | 50 |
No prerequisites required.
Once the template is created, it can be entered on a supplier schedule agreement.
Supplier Schedules Basic Data, Supplier Schedules Basic Data/Tolerance Template