Creating a Template

Access the Demand Spreading Template Revision form.

Item

Enter a number that identifies the item. The system provides three separate item numbers plus an extensive cross-reference capability to alternative item numbers. The three types of item numbers are:

Item Number (short), which is an 8 digit, computer assigned item number.

2nd Item Number, which is a 25 digit, user-defined, alphanumeric item number.

3rd Item Number, which is a 25 digit, user-defined, alphanumeric item number.

In addition to these three basic item numbers, the system provides an extensive cross-reference search capability. You can define numerous cross references to alternative part numbers. For example, you can define substitute item numbers, replacements, bar codes, customer numbers, or supplier numbers.

Date Pattern

Enter a code that identifies date patterns. You can use one of 15 codes. You must set up special codes (letters A through N) for 4-4-5, 13 period accounting, or any other date pattern unique to the environment. An R, the default value, identifies a regular calendar pattern.

The information in this field determines how a week is defined for the demand spreading template.