Professional Skill
Purchase Planning

Planning purchases according to demand, consumption, stock position, lead time and supplier capability.

Practical Application

Helps ensure required materials are available at the required time and quantity without unnecessary inventory.

Key Areas

Key inputs include consumption trends, open orders, current stock, minimum levels, lead time and production requirements.

Relevant KPIs

KPIs include purchase cycle time, material availability, emergency purchases, order fulfilment and inventory levels.

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