This Forecast/Master Schedule Planning module lets you create and maintain shipment forecasts and master production schedules.

Using functions in the Forecast/Master Schedule Planning module, you can calculate and record the number of units of a given item you expect to ship each week from a given site.

These forecasts are used to develop the master production schedule and drive material requirements planning (MRP).

Forecasts and master schedules can be created for any item, but are usually created for end items, critical subassemblies, and service parts.

Creating Forecasts
Outlines how to create a forecast manually or in simulation, how to edit and maintain forecast data, and how to make it available to MRP.

Consuming Forecasts
Defines consuming a forecast and details how aspects of the forecast impact MRP and scheduling.

Creating Master Production Schedules
Defines a Master Production Schedule (MPS) and lists what is necessary for MPS generation.