To understand how the planning system works, it is necessary to understand the prioritized goals of the planning system, the most important of which are to ensure that:
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Any demand will be met by sufficient supply.
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Any supply serves a purpose.
Generally, these goals are achieved by balancing supply with demand.
In This Section
Design Details: Demand and Supply
Design Details: The Concept of Balancing in Brief
Design Details: Dealing with Orders Before the Planning Starting Date
Design Details: Loading the Inventory Profiles
Design Details: Prioritizing Orders