Connect Delivery Pattern

Explanation

Use this activity to connect a delivery pattern to a combination of supplier and purchase part.

A delivery pattern is a form of weekly calendar defining the available delivery days and times for scheduled receipts from the supplier. Delivery patterns can be used to define the delivery dates to appear on supplier schedules. The goal of this data is to support the scheduling of purchase arrivals. By assigning two different suppliers to different delivery patterns, traffic congestion at the receiving dock can be managed. Delivery patterns can also be used when a fixed route or transport limitation allows shipments only at predefined times.

The delivery pattern is specially used for planning a supplier schedule, but can also be used for standard purchasing. The specific delivery days and times are defined for the available deliveries. The delivery pattern is then connected to the combination of supplier and purchase part.

Prerequisites

• A delivery pattern must be entered in the Delivery Patterns tab in the Procurement Basic Data window.
• A connection between the supplier and the purchase part must exist in the Supplier for Purchase Part window.

System Effects

A delivery pattern is connected to the supplier for purchase part combination. The delivery pattern will not be used for supply codes with direct delivery to the customer.

Window

Supplier for Purchase Part

Related Window Descriptions

Supplier for Purchase Part, Supplier for Purchase Part/General

Procedure

1. In the Supplier for Purchase Part window, query for the appropriate supplier for purchase part combination.
2. Click the General tab.
3. Indicate the delivery pattern ID in the proper field by entering the short code or by using the List of Values.
4. Save your entry.