Understanding Supplier Release Schedules within the SRM Portlet
You can use the SRM portlet to enable your suppliers to collaborate on release schedules.
The supplier release schedule (SRS) process using the Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) portlet that consists of these major steps:
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In the JD Edwards EnterpriseOne client, the buyer creates a forecast for the items that they purchase from a self-service supplier.
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In the JD Edwards EnterpriseOne client, the buyer creates a blanket order for the items.
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In the JD Edwards EnterpriseOne client, the buyer defines a supplier schedule with shipment date patterns.
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In the JD Edwards EnterpriseOne client, the buyer runs a material requirements planning (MRP) generation.
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In the JD Edwards EnterpriseOne client, the buyer generates a supplier schedule.
Note: The buyer can also generate an ad hoc schedule for items that are not included on the blanket order. -
The self-service supplier uses the SRM portlet to review and commit to the schedule.
The supplier can revise the committed quantity if the buyer allows it.
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In the JD Edwards EnterpriseOne client, the buyer releases the supplier schedule, which generates a purchase order.
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The self-service supplier uses the SRM portlet to review and acknowledge the purchase order.
The purchase order then follows the standard procurement process, including purchase order acknowledgement, approval, shipment notification, receipt, and payment.