EIDX Order Model II
Blanket Purchase Order
Buyer calculates requirements generates blanket purchase
order for a stated period. The mechanism for releases against
blanket orders depends upon which replenishment scenario is being
used.
Order Model II Overview (Use Case) Diagram
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Order Model II Overview (Use Case) Narration
| Step |
Description |
| 1. |
Buyer may precede order with quoting
or contracting cycle. |
| 2. |
A forecast/planning process may
be used to determine replenishment requirements. Blanket
orders can also be used in a non-forecast environment where
replenishment may be based on consumption and/or independent
demand. |
| 3. |
Buyer generates blanket purchase
order. |
| 4. |
Seller responses with response/Acknowledgment
to blanket purchase order. |
| 5. |
If needed, seller-initiated changes
to the blanket purchase order may be sent to the buyer. Types
of changes include price changes, total quantity changes, add
item, or delete item. |
| 6. |
If needed, buyer may send buyer-initiated
change to the blanket purchase order or response to seller-initiated
change. Types of changes include price changes, total quantity
changes, add/delete item. |
| 7. |
If buyer-initiated change order
is sent, seller acknowledges changes to blanket purchase order. |
| 8. |
In buyer-managed inventory process,
buyer issues releases against the blanket order. In supplier-managed
inventory process, supplier issues release against the blanket
order. |
| 9. |
Seller ships goods to specified ship-to
location per appropriate shipment model. |
| 10. |
Billing and payment cycle initiated. |
Order Model II Overview Activity Diagram
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