Understanding Replenishment Template
What is a Replenishment Template?
A Replenishment Template defines the rules and logic for generating replenishment jobs. It specifies the when, where, and how of replenishment activities, helping to manage stock levels efficiently. The template is divided into two main sections:
Demand Tab
The Demand Tab sets the conditions for when replenishment is required and for which items:
Permanent Location Capacity:
For items stored in fixed locations, define minimum and maximum stock levels. If inventory falls below the minimum threshold, the system automatically generates replenishment jobs based on this template.Pool and Wave:
If a Wave run fails due to insufficient stock allocation, the user triggers a manual replenishment plan that will replenish the allocation zones. Once replenishment jobs are created, the Wave can be re-run, and items will be allocated to shipments successfully.
Supply Tab
The Supply Tab defines how replenishment demand is fulfilled, specifying the allocation process:
Allocation Rule:
Choose the allocation strategy (e.g., FIFO) to determine the order in which stock is used. This ensures that stock is allocated according to the preferred method.Location Selection:
Filters the supply locations that are eligible for replenishment, ensuring that only valid locations (e.g., "Lowbay Ground", excluding "Zone C") are used for sourcing stock.Inventory Selection:
Specifies which inventory is eligible for use, ensuring that only stock that meets defined criteria is selected for replenishment.Allow Split:
Determines if replenishment quantities can be split across multiple locations. This feature is particularly useful for managing replenishment tasks across several locations.
Accessing Replenishment Template
To access the Replenishment Template:
Navigate to the Configuration section.
Under Functional Area Setup, go to Replenishment Setup > Replenishment Template.
You can also search directly in the Navigation menu by typing "Replenishment Template."
Add a Replenishment Template
Click on the Red Action Button
, this will bring up a drop-down menu, and select "Add"
Name your Template
Enter the name of your Template and ensure that
is checked.
Complete the Demand Tab
Enter or Select the Locations, Items, Demand type and Locating rule (if required) you wish your demand to be from.
- Location SelectionAdd a location selection
- Item SelectionAdd an Item Selection
- Demand - Choose between Pool and Wave OR Permanent Location
- Locating Rule Add locating rule - Locating rule will not appear if using permanent locations.
Select which allocation rule you require for your supply, Guide to create an allocation rule.
Once you have selected and entered the required fields, click on the submit button.png)
to add.
🔄 How the 3 Components of Replenishment Work Together
Replenishment Profile:
Controls which replenishment jobs will be displayed on the Execution screen, filtering by job zones, job types, and verification criteria.
Replenishment Template (Plan):
Defines the detailed logic for replenishment, including:
Demand: Specifies which items and locations need replenishment and when the jobs should be created.
Supply: Defines how inventory is allocated to meet the demand.
When the template is run, it generates replenishment jobs based on these criteria.
Replenishment Job Creation (Job Creation Master):
Processes the jobs generated by the template, applying additional filters and grouping them into logical clusters. The jobs are then ordered for optimal execution.
The finalized jobs are displayed on the Replenishment Execution screen, ready for operators to process.