01
Calculate the uncovered quantity
Begin with required items needed, then account for safe allocated stock and supply already committed on purchase orders already placed.
02
Keep the chain connected
Link the request to the PO line and the receipt. A planner should be able to explain why the quantity was requested and how much remains.
Business example
Fifteen candles remain uncovered
Open orders need 60 candles. Twenty-five are available and 20 are already on a supplier PO.
| Needed | Available | Already ordered | Still to request |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60 | 25 | 20 | 15 |
- Start with the sixty candles needed
- Account for available and already ordered stock
- Create a request for the remaining fifteen
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What should I check first?
Begin with required items needed, then account for safe allocated stock and supply already committed on purchase orders already placed.
What result should I aim for?
Connect shortages on open orders to stock requests without double-counting demand already on a PO.