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 Example: Calculation of Order Dates

A production order is created using forward scheduling and a start date of 12.08.1999. The scheduling floats entered are:

Float after production

2 workdays

Float before production

5 workdays

Release period

5 workdays

Under the condition that no work is carried out on Saturdays or Sundays, scheduling determines the following dates:

Meaning

Date

Comments

scheduled release

12.03.1999

5 workdays before the scheduled start

order start date

12.08.1999

entered

scheduled start

12.10.1999

2 workdays after the order start date

scheduled finish

12.13.1999

Example: Determined by the total duration of all operations

order finish date

12.20.1999

5 workdays after the scheduled start