Determining Stocking Indicator - Logics

Various logics are available in the stock level monitor for determining the stocking indicator. By selecting a checkbox on the selection screen, you can determine based on which criterion a stocking indicator is to be determined. Each of the logics has individual input parameters that must be maintained or determined beforehand. The logics are independent of each other and can be selected individually. Multiple selection is also possible because there are individual fields in the enhanced material master view for each logic.

The following logics are available for automatically determining the stocking indicator within the SLM: Determining stocking indicator based on

• BOM characteristics: Accepted market delivery time, maximum total replenishment lead time
• Capacity characteristics: Future-oriented, bottleneck offer
• Demand characteristics: Demand visibility horizon

In addition to automated determination of the stocking indicator using the SLM, it is also possible to determine a stocking indicator according to the rule set. For more information on the rule set, see the documentation of the comprehensive functions at Maintaining Rule Sets. It is also possible to assign a manual stocking indicator.

The determined or maintained stocking indicators and the input parameters relevant for certain logics can be found in the enhanced material master view.

It is also possible to perform a sourcing risk analysis to mitigate it. It examines the countries of origin and the number of different sources of supply.