What is 'minimum receipt days of supply' in SAP SRD-SCM-SCP - SCM-Supply Chain Planning and Control?

minimum receipt days of supply - Overview

• Component: SRD-SCM-SCP

• Component Name: SCM-Supply Chain Planning and Control

• Description: The amount of time during which the stock and receipt of a material in a supply planning area must cover requirements. If the requirements are not fulfilled within this period of time, the system triggers an exception. Customer-specific settings can be used to define which stocks and material receipts are taken into account.

minimum receipt days of supply - Details

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  Key Concepts: 
  Minimum Receipt Days of Supply (MRDS) is a SAP term used in Supply Chain Planning and Control. It is the minimum number of days that a supplier must be able to deliver goods to the customer. This number is determined by the customer's demand and the supplier's ability to meet it. 
  
  How to use it: 
  The MRDS is used to ensure that the customer's demand is met in a timely manner. It is calculated by taking into account the customer's demand, the supplier's delivery time, and any other factors that may affect the delivery time. The MRDS can then be used to set up a delivery schedule for the supplier. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When setting up an MRDS, it is important to consider all factors that may affect the delivery time. This includes things like weather, traffic, and any other external factors that may affect the delivery time. Additionally, it is important to ensure that the MRDS is realistic and achievable for both the customer and supplier. 
  
  Related Information: 
  The MRDS is closely related to other SAP terms such as Delivery Time Commitment (DTC) and Lead Time (LT). DTC is the maximum amount of time that a supplier can take to deliver goods, while LT is the total amount of time from when an order is placed until it is delivered. Both of