Constraint report

This report shows for each demand the reason(s) why it is planned short or late.

It can also be used to show all demands that are delayed or short because of a certain bottleneck resource or material.

This information is extremely valuable in understanding why the planning algorithm came up with the resulting plan.

Field

Description

demand

Demand impacted by this constraint.

name

Constraint type causing the lateness or shortness:

  • Operation before current:
    The demand was planned late (or short) because of a lead time constraint.
    The operation should have been started some time ago in the past to deliver the demand on time.
  • Capacity overload:
    The demand was planned late (or short) because of a capacity shortage on a resource.
  • Operation before fence
    The demand was planned late (or short) because a new replenishment would need to be proposed with the release fence.
  • Await supply
    The demand was planned late (or short) because we are awaiting an existing confirmed or approved replenishment.

description

Description of the constraint.

weight

A number expressing the seriousness of the constraint.

start

Date at which the constraint starts.

end

Date at which the constraint ends.

Constraint report Reasons why a demand is planned late or short