Evaluate MS Result using Cumulative Graph

Explanation

This activity is used to display a graph of cumulative Master Scheduling data for a selected Level 0 or Level 1 part belonging to a specified site. The graph includes information regarding projected balance, cumulative forecast, cumulative planned receipts and projected time phased safety stock.

Prerequisites

This activity requires that a Level 0 or Level 1 part exists. A period template also must exist. 

System Effects

As a result of this activity, the system generates a graph of cumulative Master Scheduling data for a user-specified Level 0 or Level 1 part. It shows this graph at the bottom of the Cumulative MS graphic window.

Window

Cumulative MS Graphic

Related Window Descriptions

Cumulative MS Graphic
Recalculate Period Template
Select Period Range

Procedure

  1. Open the Cumulative MS Graphic window.
  2. To generate a graphical data for a Level 0 part instead of the default Level 1, click Zero in the Level area.
  3. Populate the Cumulative MS Graphic window. Alternatively, search for a part in the Part No field, along with relevant site. If using a project master scheduled part, search for the part with the relevant PNG.
  4. In the Template ID field, select a period template.
  5. Click the Show Graph button. The Select Period Range dialog box is opened.
  6. In the Select Period Range dialog box, check the default period range displayed in the Range Begin Date and Range End Date fields. To change this period range, type the number of the period that you want to use as the period begin number in the Begin Period No field. Then enter the number of the period that you want to use as the period end number in the End Period No field.
  7. Click OK. The system now generates a cumulative MS graph for your specified period range.
  8. If an error message tells you that the period template date does not match the part's last run date, right-click and then click Recalculate Period Template. Click OK to recalculate the template with the correct begin date. Then click the Show Graph button again. When the Select Period Range dialog box appears, follow steps 6 and 7 above.