Parts Demand Override
Precision Control
Are changes to your Smart Sourcing search sequence causing you to lose critical call and demand history, leading to inaccurate replenishment and internal inventory imbalances?
The Parts Demand Override application from FDC Solutions is a software solution that gives your Inventory Control operations team unprecedented, granular control over the final history posting store/facility and demand quantities. This module ensures your inventory replenishment is based on your strategic decisions, not unintended system defaults.
The Problem: Lack of Control Over Demand History
In complex dealership environments, particularly after making system adjustments to meet Caterpillar metrics, critical issues can arise.
Inaccurate Replenishment. Loss of call and demand history due to Smart Sourcing parameter changes means inventory is not replenished internally where it is needed, causing stores with material to sit idle while other branches struggle.
Misleading Metrics. Demand is posted to the wrong location (e.g., many TC 64s piling up for one-day orders going to the ordering inventory store), skewing your branch metrics.
Lack of Control. Outside of Smart Sourcing, inventory control lacks the ability to precisely dictate where demand is ultimately posted.
Our Solution: Total History Control
Our History Override Parameter Maintenance (UPC3700) application gives your inventory team the power to define and automatically apply demand overrides based on specific criteria.
Key Features for Intelligent Demand Management
Granular Override Criteria
Define precise rules for demand and history adjustments based on multiple part and order details, including SOS, ordering inventory store, lead time, original and new transaction codes, commodity code, BEC code, order method, part stock status and activity indicator.
Smart History Redirection
Override the current history store number with a designated History Store (which can be a valid DBS store, a Caterpillar depot, or the ordering store). This ensures both the Audit Trail and Demand/Call history are recorded against the correct location.
Demand Adjustment
Use the Percentage of Calls to Record feature to automatically calculate the actual demand to record. For instance, you can choose to record only 70% of a large order's call and demand to mitigate its impact on future stock decisions.
Transaction Code Mapping
Automatically override the original Transaction Code with a pre-defined New Transaction Code (e.g., changing a TC 64 to a TC 61), correcting mis-posted demand in real-time.
Full Accountability
A new log file (Transaction History Override Log File) keeps a complete record of the original values that were overridden, ensuring a clear, auditable history of all changes.
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Ready to learn more?
Take back control of your inventory history. Complete the form below and allow a member of our team to show you how the Parts Demand Override application from FDC Solutions can help you ensure accurate replenishment, optimize inventory balance across your branches, and empower your inventory control team with the precision tools they need.