Coverage groups

Master Planning

Master scheduling uses coverage settings to calculate item requirements. Item Coverage uses a range of variables to calculate item requirements for ordering such as usage. A coverage group contains settings for all products that share similar characteristics, such as a Vendor or ordering frequency.

Configure Coverage groups

  1. From the Master Planning Area area page, navigate to Setup > Coverage > Coverage groups.
  2. Click New or press CTRL+N to create a new coverage group.

  3. In the Name field, enter a description of the coverage group.
  4. Set the Coverage Code using one of the following values:
    Coverage codeValue for CovRuleDescription
    Period 0When demand reduces the projected inventory below the specified minimum quantity, a planned order is generated.
    Requirement 1A planned order is generated to fulfill each requirement that reduces inventory below the minimum quantity.
    Min./Max. 2When demand reduces the projected inventory below the specified minimum quantity, a planned order is generated. The planned order is used to increase the inventory to the specified maximum quantity.
    Manual 3Master scheduling does not calculate requirements or generate planned orders for the item. Used for items that are easy to buy, or for items that are managed by visual inspection.
  5. Enter a numerical value (number of days) in the Coverage Period as required.

    This field is only enabled when Period is set in Coverage group.

  6. Close to save.

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