We have implemented Master Scheduling in IFS Cloud to support raw material forecasting and procurement planning. We have registered all purchasing parts as MS Level 1 parts and import forecasts through a migration job based on our own forecasting logic.
We would like to understand whether there is any standard functionality available that can recommend or automatically suggest changes to existing Purchase Orders before creating new requisitions.
For example:
- If forecast demand moves earlier, can IFS recommend bringing existing Purchase Orders forward?
- If forecast demand moves later, can IFS recommend postponing or pushing back existing Purchase Orders?
- Can Master Scheduling generate action messages for rescheduling open Purchase Orders instead of creating new supply proposals?
- Are there any standard planning parameters or setup options that support this process?
Our objective is to optimise existing supply orders first and reduce unnecessary new requisitions when demand dates change.
Any guidance, best practices, or examples from other implementations would be greatly appreciated.
