Supplier Settings

Here you will review the supplier lead times (quoted and calculated), determining if the supplier should be set as a fixed cycle, and reviewing bracket level constraints.

Learning Objectives:

1. Gain an understanding of the difference between the “calculated lead time” and the “quoted lead time.”
2. Performing the action to create a Fixed Cycle for a supplier if it is required.
3. Adding and reviewing bracket level constraints

Lead Time

Lead Time: The amount of time it takes from when you place the order to when you receive the order.

• Calculated Lead Time: Review the lead time to ensure it looks correct. If it needs to be adjusted, click on the number next to ‘Days from order placed to marked received’ and enter the lead time for this supplier. Going forward, the Lead Time is automatically updated based on receipts each period as you receive shipments.
• Quoted Lead Time From Supplier: is a reference field that is not used for calculations but to store what a supplier promises and, by default, is set up to display your received date on your purchase order.

Fixed Cycle

Fixed Cycle: If the supplier is on a Fixed Cycle, it requires an order on a specific day of the week at fixed frequencies every time you order (i.e. every Monday).

Bracket Level Constrainsts

Bracket Levels Constraints: A minimum or maximum buying constraint placed on a purchase order for a particular type of unit (cost, volume, weight, pallet, counter, Other…).

• The bracket level is a constraint or requirement you must meet to create an order for a supplier. Click the ‘Add Level’ button to add a bracket level if it isn’t added and selected yet. Click ‘All Bracket Level Settings’ button if you need to select a different level or do more Bracket Level Settings maintenance.
• If your bracket level is based on counting pallets, layers, cases, or something similar you will use the Counter option. For example: If your supplier requires 10 pallets you will set the unit to Counter and put the value at 10.