Process 1

1. Enter the Forecast Type to use when creating the Best Fit Forecast

Specify Forecast Type 2 (TYPFF).

2. Enter a "1" to create summary records for large customers (ABC = type)

Specify whether the system creates summary records for large customers (type = ABC). Values are:

Blank: Do not create summary records for large customers.

1: Create summary records for large customers.

3. Enter a "1" to specify weekly forecasts

Specify whether the forecasts are weekly or monthly. Values are:

Blank: Monthly forecasts

1: Weekly forecasts

4. Enter the date to start forecasts

Specify the date that an item is scheduled to arrive or that an action is scheduled for completion. If left blank, the system uses today's date.

5. Enter Number of periods to forecast

Enter the number of periods to forecast. If left blank, the system uses 3 periods.

6. Enter the number of periods of actual data to be used to calculate best fit forecast

Enter a value that represents the available quantity, which might consist of the on hand balance minus commitments, reservations, and backorders. You enter this value in the Branch/Plant Constants program (P41001).

If left blank, the system uses 3 periods of data.