Supplier Schedules
Supplier schedules supports generation of supplier releases, incorporating a set of scheduled receipt dates and quantities.
IntroductionExplains how supplier schedules work.
Setting Up Supplier SchedulesDiscusses how to manage supplier calendars, Scheduled Order Maintenance (5.5.1.13), allocating percentages for MRP, and defining release ID format.
Processing Supplier SchedulesOutlines and describes how to process schedules by creating releases, optionally modifying that release, and transmitting it to the supplier by print, EDI eCommerce, or fax.
Receiving Scheduled OrdersDiscusses different methods of supporting receiving relationships between manufacturers and suppliers, with details on PO Shipper Maintenance (5.5.5.5), PO Shipper Receipt (5.5.5.11), Purchase Order Receipts (5.13.1), PO Container Maintenance (5.13.13), Cumulative Received Maintenance (5.5.5.13), and resetting cumulative quantities.
Deleting Supplier Scheduled OrdersExplains how to use Closed PO Delete/Archive (5.23).
Introduction
Supplier schedules are cumulative, schedule-driven purchase orders with multiple line items from which releases of requirements and due dates are issued. They are typically used by companies with long-term supplier contracts that require regular weekly or daily deliveries. The schedules specify, for the near term, dates and even hours of deliveries. But they also inform MRP and the supplier about long-term plans.
The header and trailer of a supplier schedule resemble those of a normal purchase order for a single line item with multiple delivery dates. However, the line-item section of a supplier schedule combines information for:
• Short-term shipping schedule with exact quantities and delivery instructions
• Long-term planning schedule that shows upcoming orders and authorizes the supplier to buy raw materials or make subassemblies
Note: If you have the PRO/PLUS Supplier Shipping Schedules module you can generate separate supplier planning and shipping schedules, rather than one schedule that combines both. For details, see User Guide: PRO/PLUS.
As with a regular purchase order, the items listed in a supplier schedule are seen by the system as supply. You can also receive items against a supplier schedule.
Supplier schedules are used for multiple deliveries from a supplier who needs to adjust production to accommodate your orders.
Example: A manufacturer of circuit boards needs blank boards supplied each week. The manufacturer knows exact needs for the next few weeks and approximate needs for the next 12 months. The supplier of these circuit board blanks needs this information in order to place its orders for raw materials and plan production. It can use supplier schedules to set up its delivery and planning schedule.
The Supplier Schedules Menu (5.5) is located as a submodule of Purchasing. It has three selection menus:
• Supplier Schedule Setup (5.5.1)
• Supplier Schedule Processing (5.5.3)
• Supplier Receipts Processing (5.5.5)
See User Guide: Distribution for a discussion of Purchasing.
Summary of Purchase Order Characteristics contrasts the characteristics of scheduled orders with other kinds of purchase orders.
Summary of Purchase Order Characteristics
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Supplier Schedules
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Purchase Orders
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Blanket Orders
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Delivery Dates
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Multiple
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Single for order/item
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Multiple
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Seen by MRP
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Yes
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Yes
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No
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Receipts
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Yes
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Yes
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No
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Duration
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Medium/long-term
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One time
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Short/medium
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Elements
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Header
Planning schedule
Shipping schedule
Trailer
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Header
Line Items
Trailer
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Header
Line Items
Trailer
POs
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