Sourcing Rule

A sourcing rule is a condition that you create that specifies the source to use when promising an item. You might have different factories and distribution centers that supply the same item. You can use sourcing rules to determine which ones to consider.

For example, create a sourcing rule that says to buy from supplier x starting on January 1, and give it a rank of 1. Create another rule that says to buy from supplier y starting on January 1, and rank it 2. Promising will attempt to source from x before it sources from y.

Note

• You can use a sourcing rule only when your ATP rule is in the supply search mode. You can't use it with a rule that's in the lead time mode or the infinite availability mode.
• Your sourcing rules and assignment sets provide details about the supply chain to search.
• The supply chain search uses the locations that you specify in your sourcing rules to determine the best location to use to meet the requested date for the item.
• You assign a sourcing rule to an assignment set.
• To create a sourcing rule, go to the Order Promising work area, then click Tasks > Manage Sourcing Rules.

For an example, see Set Up Promising Rules and Sourcing Rules for Order Management.