Define Factor for Calculation of Manuf. Lead Time

Explanation

Use this activity to define the factor used when calculating the manufacturing lead time for purchase parts. This mandatory task is to be performed by a system administrator or equivalent person.

This activity requires that you define two recalculation factors. Factor 1 is used when the number of purchase order arrivals is less than the interval number of arrivals. Factor 2 is used when the number of purchase order arrivals is more than the interval number of arrivals.

Prerequisites

This activity has no prerequisites.

System Effects

As a result of this activity:

Window

Parameters for Distribution and Manufacturing

Related Window Descriptions

Parameters for Distribution and Manufacturing

Procedure

  1. Open the Parameters for Distribution and Manufacturing window.
  2. In the Level 1 for Lead Time Recalc field, enter the lead time number to use when the number of purchase order arrivals is less than the value in the Interval Number of Arrivals field.
  3. In the Level 2 for Lead Time Recalc field, enter the lead time number to use when the number of purchase order arrivals is more than the value in the Interval Number of Arrivals field.
  4. Save the changes.