Questions and Answers
Which category in the short-term horizon focuses on actual shipments?
What distinguishes Reserve Supplier Orders in the medium-term horizon?
Which of the following statements describes Recommended Shipments in the long-term horizon?
In which category would you find committed orders sent to ERP systems?
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Which aspect is included in the long-term horizon regarding inventory management?
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What is the maximum number of pallets that can be set for the group code 1473?
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Which action can be performed within the Group Management section?
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Which of the following statements regarding multiple destinations in an ALB Group is correct?
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What does the 'Backhaul' comment signify in the ALB sourcing section?
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What is the purpose of defining source and destination locations in the ALB Group?
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In the provided sourcing section, which company is listed as the source?
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What does the 'Auto generation' field indicate in the context of order management?
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Which of the following is NOT an action listed under the Source/Destination section?
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Study Notes
Order Horizon Categories
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Short-Term Horizon: Involves actual intransits, encompassing the movement of goods from suppliers to Distribution Centers (DCs) that are in transit or released purchase orders.
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Medium-Term Horizon: Consists of committed supplier orders, which include loads created by the Distribution Center Supply Planning (DCSP) and are exported to formulate purchase orders within the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system.
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Long-Term Horizon:
- Reserve Supplier Orders: Focuses on forward visibility and load optimization, allowing for better planning and resource allocation.
- Recommended Shipments: Provides forward visibility without the complexity of load optimization, assisting in anticipating shipment needs.
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Distribution Center/Product Category Forecast: Represents an analytical look into expected product demand at various DCs, aiding in strategic planning and inventory management.
Source, Destination, and Item Management
- Market designation is set to the US for sourcing and order management.
- Users can manage groups by viewing, formatting, generating, deleting, exporting, freezing, detaching, and wrapping orders.
Group Management
- A group code identifies specific items handled, e.g., 1473 for 74_ENGLISHMUFFIN from GOLDEN WEST BAKING CO INC.
- Groups can specify constraints on items, including maximum pallets and weights for efficient logistics management.
Group Order Details
- Max pallets allowed for the specified group is 22.0.
- Internal comments are utilized for additional context; examples include “BACKHAUL” which could refer to logistics processes.
Sourcing Information
- ALB sourcing reveals detailed attributes such as group descriptions and maximum pallets.
- Essential data such as the first order date (02/22/2021) aids in tracking sourcing history.
Source and Destination Overview
- Source locations detail where products are loaded onto trucks, such as GOLDEN WEST BAKING CO INC.
- Destination locations indicate where products are unloaded, with multiple destinations permissible for flexible logistics (single pick/multiple drop or multiple pick/multiple drop).
Operational Flexibility
- ALB Groups allow segmentation by source and destination, making it easier to set supplier thresholds and optimize logistics.
- This setup supports varying delivery scenarios and enhances overall supply chain efficiency.
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Description
This quiz focuses on Section 4 of Supply Chain Management, specifically examining the distinctions between short-term, medium-term, and long-term order horizons. Explore concepts like actual intransits, committed supplier orders, reserve supplier orders, and recommended shipments. Test your understanding of forecasting in relation to distribution centers and product categories.
