PLAIO's Supply Planner is designed to provide you with a detailed and comprehensive overview of your manufacturing requirements and processes. The Detail Section of the Supply Planner offers granular insights into selected data lines, including tasks, Bill of Materials (BOM), change history, demand per month, product resource routes, and a detailed chart. This guide will walk you through how to navigate this effectively.
Action buttons and customization
In the BOM, Change history, Demand per month, and Product resource routes tabs, you'll find four action buttons in the upper right corner of the detail section.
Info: Provides information on the current tab
Refresh: Refreshes the data in the tab
Open report: Opens the full report within PLAIO
Export: Exports data from the current tab to Excel
You can customize which columns are visible by clicking on the three lines in the upper right corner of these reports.
Tasks
The Tasks section displays an overview of all tasks assigned to the selected line. You can review, complete, or assign new tasks directly from this section.
Bill-of-Materials (BOM)
The BOM tab displays a comprehensive list of materials for the selected strength, providing a detailed view of the components and materials that comprise each of your products.
Change History
The Change History tab captures all changes made to the selected line. It logs information such as who made the change, when the change occurred, as well as the previous and new values. This feature ensures transparency and allows efficient tracking of modifications.
Demand per Month
The Demand per Month tab displays the monthly demand associated with the selected SKU, providing a detailed view of your demand history and enabling more accurate supply planning.
Product Resource Routes
The Product Resource Routes tab displays the resources and routes associated with the production of the selected strength, providing a detailed understanding of your manufacturing processes.
Detail Chart
The Detail Chart is a powerful visualization tool that displays supply development. It provides a clear representation the current status and future projections. Key data points in the standard system include:
Manufacture (order)
Manufacture (recieve)
Demand
Estimated inventory
Months to stockout
Tip: Hover over a data point to see the exact details
Adjust view and timeline
You can customize the chart view according to your needs. To zoom into a specific time period, click and drag over that section of the chart.
To reset the view and return to the original zoom level, click 'Reset zoom' located in the upper right corner of the chart.
You can also choose which data series are displayed on the chart. Click on the corresponding item in the legend to toggle the visibility of a data series. If a series is hidden, its label in the legend will appear faded. The chart updates immediately to reflect your selection.