Detailed purchase frequency configuration
Detailed purchase frequency configuration
This plugin provides companies with the ability to customize the frequency between orders by product and supplier, allowing them to adapt their procurement strategy to the specific characteristics of each product and to changing market conditions.
By offering this flexibility, the plugin provides significant advantages in demand planning management, enabling greater precision in the definition of sourcing policies. This capability facilitates better alignment between supply and demand, thereby reducing the risks associated with excess or shortage of inventory and improving the company's operational efficiency.
By offering this flexibility, the plugin provides significant advantages in demand planning management, enabling greater precision in the definition of sourcing policies. This capability facilitates better alignment between supply and demand, thereby reducing the risks associated with excess or shortage of inventory and improving the company's operational efficiency.
Technical specifications
Version:
1.0Last update:
10/2023Tags:
Improved customer satisfaction
By having more precise control over inventory at the product level, consistent item availability can be guaranteed.
Guaranteed availability
With more precise control over inventory by product, you ensure constant availability of items, satisfying customer needs more effectively.
Flexibility in management
Define flexible and specific procurement policies for each SKU (Stock Management Unit) and supplier, adapting to the particularities of each product and supplier relationships.
Inventory optimization
Help optimize inventory levels and minimize costs associated with warehousing and stock management by adapting procurement policies.
Cost optimization
Minimizes warehousing and inventory management costs by adjusting procurement policies according to business needs.Start with Imperia and go one step further in optimising your tool.
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Define a custom purchase frequency for every material and supplier pairing.
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