To include direct shipments from the vendor in the demand calculation for a product:Include direct shipments from the vendor in the demand calculation for the product when the majority of your direct shipments are the result of not having enough of the item on the shelf.
Forecast parameters set at the product level override those set at the branch or buy line level.
Note: The following procedure is a manual process for a single product. Use the Mass Load program to enter inventory parameters to groups of products.
To include direct shipments from the vendor in the demand calculation for a product:
From the Files menu, select Product to display the Product Maintenance screen.
Use the Inven hot key to display the Primary Inventory Maintenance screen.
Use the Forecast Params hot key to display the Forecast Parameters Maintenance screen.
Use the Hierarchy hot key to select a branch.
Note: Use the Find hot key as necessary to locate a branch that is in the list, but not in the viewable area. Use Alt-Insert to add a branch or territory to the list. The new branch or territory inherits the settings of the previous entry. Use Alt-Delete to remove a branch or territory from the list.
Use the Forecast hot key to display the Forecast Parameters screen.
Use the Hierarchy hot key to select a branch.
In the Incl Dirs column corresponding to the branch or territory where you want to include direct shipments in the demand calculation for the product, type Y.
Press Esc to save changes and return to the previous screen.
Exit Product Maintenance for changes to take effect.
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