The Point of Use Details session provides POU statistics and Kanban calculations based on a source of demand imported into the system. These calculations are performed automatically for the user.  Upon entering the session, the user will see POU statistics and Kanban calculations for the selected Customer and Ship-To MRP area.   The amount of data displayed is dependent upon the filters chosen and the "Show" options selected.

However, a business user may opt to perform real time POU statistics and Kanban calculations on a specific MRP area.

For example,

• Changing the material flow plan for a item to recalculate Kanban requirements.
• Changing the Quantity per Container for an item to recalculate Kanban requirements.
• Performing calculations for MRP areas that don't have a master production schedule such as a warehouse.   Statistics would be calculated based on plant item demand.

To activate real time POU calcuations: 

1. Define the POU demand calculation method being used for the Ship-to MRP area.   See Defining the MRP Area Point of Use Demand Calculation Method.
2. Select the Customer.
3. Select the Ship-To MRP Area.
4. Verify the MRP Area calculation method defined.
5. Set the POU horizon start date if required.
6. Verify the number of  days in the horizon calculation period.   See Defining the MRP Area Point of Use Demand Calculation Method.
7. Validate that a Quantity per Container has been defined. See Defining Internal Packaging and QPC.
8. Validate that a material flow plan exists.
9. Click Calculate POU statistics.  This step is necessary only if a recalculation for multiple records is required.  Otherwise if the details of one record is updated the statistics are automatically displayed without having to click this button.

       

See also:

Mass Update Parts to a New Material Flow Plan

Requirements for Accurate Kanban Calculations