Backordering
In the Sales Order Management process for the JD Edwards EnterpriseOne Apparel Management system, you do not normally backorder seasonal merchandise. Fashion trends vary each year based on apparel industry experts and fashion shows. Orders placed based on a fashion show or a seasonal trend are not delivered instantly because the items require time for manufacturing and delivery. Also, backordered sales order lines are not considered for the apparel allocation process. For these two reasons, backordering is not usually activated for sales order processing for style items in this industry.
However, you can perform backorders, if desired, for a "permanent style item", an item that is not part of a collection and not a seasonal item. How you use this functionality is dependent on your business needs.