Issue Mix

Definition

An issue mix groups a combination of inserts for a media issue under a unique key. The following inserts are possible:

  • Ad inserts (for example ad pre-prints, CDs or product samples), from Advertising Management ad insert orders, if applicable

  • Media issues, for example regular inserts or components of a media product

  • Other materials

Use

Issue mixes are created by the function Create Issue Mixes based on the planned assignment of inserts.

In order generation, the system creates a sub-item for each insert in addition to the main item (media issue).

See also Mix Planning .

Structure

Viewed from a technical perspective , the system creates an alternative bill of material (with BOM usage 5 = Sales) for each issue mix. Each alternative BOM for a media issue groups the media issue with its ad inserts under a unique key (see diagram).

The following rule applies to alternative BOMs generated in Media Product Sales and Distribution or Press Distribution : Do not use the standard maintenance functions for alternative BOMs to add new items or delete items.