Distribution demo dataset
This dataset demonstrates the functionalities used for distribution supply chains.
This company has a distribution center and 2 shops.
The shops are replenished with distribution orders from the distribution center.
The distribution center purchases goods from suppliers.
Check out the supply path of an item to visualize the supply chain.
The screens that distribution planners will use on a daily basis are:
- In this screen the planner and the sales team work on reviewing and updating the sales forecast for all items, locations and customers.
Actions on this screen:
Review the forecast at different levels.
Adjust forecast when the statistical computed isn’t complete.
Adjust exceptional demand peaks (aka demand outliers) from the demand history.
- The actions on this screen are similar to the forecast editor.
Extra actions on this screen:
Export the forecast in a spreadsheet format.
Import forecast data from a spreadsheet (eg input collected from a customer).
- This screen gives an overview of the inventory situation across the network, and allows management of the inventory policies.
Actions on this screen:
Review the inventory status of items, and identify critical items requiring attention.
Review the forecast and projected inventory of an item.
- Manage the safety stock policy and reordering policy of an item.These policies can also be maintained at a higher levels with segments and business rules
- Review the distribution and purchase orders of an item.The proposed transactions can already be sent to the ERP from this screen, or you can use the screen described below.
- This screen provides an overview of all distribution orders - which can be either existing already in your ERP, either newly proposed by frePPLe.
Actions on this screen:
Review newly proposed distribution orders (i.e. status = “proposed”) and send them to your ERP.
Review existing distribution orders (i.e. status = “confirmed” or “approved”) that are overdue and/or need expediting.
- This screen provides an overview of all purchase orders - which can be either existing already in your ERP, either newly proposed by frePPLe.
Actions on this screen:
Review newly proposed purchase orders (i.e. status = “proposed”) and send them to your ERP.
Review existing purchase orders (i.e. status = “confirmed” or “approved”) that are overdue and/or need expediting.
There are plenty more reports available. Understanding the above workflows will already give you a very good overview of how frePPLe can improve your planning process.