This page enables you to compare the output of two different scenarios to one another.

Before you start

Use the context selectors at the top-right to select a location and product combination.

Use the Product Filter field to filter on a specific product.

Select a Time View Settings to focus on a specific timeframe.

Parameter Value
View Years HistoryThis is the number of years history to view. If you enter more than the maximum history available, only the maximum available is shown.
View Period Type

View Period Type: This provides options to view planning periods as either:

  • Fiscal Year: Always shows the current fiscal year as a minimum.
  • Rolling Year: Always shows the current period as a minimum.

Parameters by Scenario

This table compares the parameters of various scenarios.

ParameterValue
EF Base Inventory Policy*Displays the inventory policy being used.
EF Frozen Horizon (periods)*Displays the number of frozen periods into the future.
Order Multiple*Displays the increments in which orders can be placed.
Minimum Order Quantity*Displays the smallest quantity that can be ordered.
EF Minimum Inventory Level*Displays the effective minimum level of inventory.
Target Inventory Level*Displays a target inventory level, above which the inventory mustn't exceed.
EF Honor Lead Time*Displays the lead time for the inventory to be available.
EF Honor Frozen Horizon*Displays the initial planning horizon shorter than the lead times.
EF Honor MOQ*Displays the minimum order quality that must be purchased to complete an order.
EF Honor Order Multiples*Displays the multiples set in DC Planning dashboard.
EF Honor Committed Purchases*Displays open purchase orders, including those with a past delivery date, if the PO has an open balance.

Scenario Selection

Selection 1 and Selection 2 display data based on the values you select from Scenario and Tier context selector at the bottom of the graph. The lower-left area of each graph allows you to determine which scenarios to compare left to right.

Parameters

Effective Parameters

ParameterValue
EF Backorder Strategy

Specifies what happens to the demand when there's no inventory to meet the demand:

  • Backorder: The demand is held and fulfilled when there's inventory to meet it.
EF Receipt Timing - Planning

Specifies when the Simulated Additional Receipts value is recognized in the inventory. The inventory policy and other parameters calculate what must be received in a period:

  • Same Period: The inventory is recorded as arriving in the period when it's needed, and is included in the closing balance.
  • Prior Period: The inventory is recorded as arriving in the previous period, and is included in the opening balance.
EF Lead Time (Days)Specifies the default lead time for sourcing new inventory.