Adding a Snapshot Simulation
Snapshot simulations enable you to create model transactions (“what-if” scenarios) to forecast the effect a transaction could have on your inventory.
To add a simulation from the snapshot page:
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Go to Lists > Supply Chain > Supply Chain Snapshots.
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Click the Supply Chain Snapshot # (number) you want to open.
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To open the Supply Chain Snapshot Simulation page, on the Supply Chain Snapshot subtab, Simulation column, click Add.
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Select a Transaction Type:
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Purchase Order
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Sales Order
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Transaction Order
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Work Order
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To apply demand and supply to the simulation, check the For Reschedule box.
When this box is checked, complete both the Supply and Demand Location sections.
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Select the name of the simulation Owner.
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Enter a Quantity.
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Enter any other simulation information in the Memo field.
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Select a Status.
To assess the effect of the simulation on your inventory before approving it, select Under Evaluation.
The Document Created From and Line Created From fields are populated from the snapshot simulation column information.
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Complete the Supply Location subtab if you selected purchase order, transfer order, or work order as your transaction type:
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Click the calendar icon to select a Supply Date.
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Select a Supply Location.
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Select a Supply Entity customer.
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Select a Supply Subsidiary.
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Complete the Demand Location subtab if you selected sales order or transfer order as your transaction type:
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Click the calendar icon to select a Demand Date.
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Select a Demand Location.
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Select a Demand Entity customer.
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Select a Demand Subsidiary.
Note:When you check the For Reschedule box:
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For demand transactions, the Supply Date and Quantity fields should be the same as the supply transaction. Enter the new date as the Demand Date.
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For supply transaction, the Demand Date and Quantity fields should be the same as the demand transaction. Enter the new date as the Supply Date.
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Click Save.
When the Inventory Status feature is enabled, only the committable inventory is displayed. To indicate that inventory is committable, assign an inventory status that has the Make Inventory Available for Commitment box checked. For more information, see Inventory Status.