Planner Workbench App

The Planner Workbench App Unleashed

The success of procurement operations often hinges on efficient coordination between various systems and stakeholders. With the advent of digital tools, an indispensable solution has emerged – the Planner Workbench App. This sophisticated intermediary layer plays a pivotal role in bridging the gap between order creation or changes in the ERP system and their ultimate transmission to suppliers.

At its core, this app grants planners a unique ability: to exert control over planned orders generated by MRP (Material Requirements Planning) runs at the ERP. In the dynamic landscape of procurement, planned orders are the lifeblood of efficient inventory management. They determine what to order, when to order, and how much to order.

Taking Charge of Planned Orders - Planners can review and assess the planned orders generated by MRP runs, ensuring they align with the company's needs and strategies. With the ability to fine-tune and optimize planned orders, planners can guarantee that exceptions are addressed promptly and collaborate with suppliers effectively. This level of control and precision leads to streamlined operations, reduced costs, and enhanced procurement efficiency.

The Power of Decision - One of the standout features of the app is the ability to approve or reject exceptions. These exceptions can arise for various reasons, including changes in demand, unexpected delays, or supplier-related issues. Planners have the authority to make informed decisions, ensuring that exceptions are resolved promptly and appropriately.

Supplier Switch Function - The Papp introduces a game-changing function that enhances procurement flexibility. Planners can now swiftly switch to an alternative supplier in cases where the original supplier faces constraints or delays. This Supplier Switch function is tightly integrated with item master data, ensuring that replanning purchase orders with another supplier is seamless and efficient.

The Future of Procurement - In the digital age, where time is of the essence, tools like the Planner Workbench are paving the way for a more agile and responsive procurement process. Planners are no longer confined to the sidelines but are empowered to steer procurement operations with greater control and precision.

Are you ready to embrace the future of procurement and elevate your planner's role within your organization?

The Planner Workbench App offers an opportunity to take charge, make informed decisions, drive efficiency, and adapt to changing supplier situations.

Control

Planners have central control over procurement.

Speedy Decisions

Swift exception handling for efficient operations.

Supplier Agility

Rapid supplier switches ensure continuity.

Cost Efficiency

Reduced errors lead to cost savings.

Enhanced Collaboration

Better communication and responsiveness.

Efficiency

Precise planning, faster operations, and resource savings.

Do you often need to intervene in MRP results?

The Planner Workbench app serves as an intermediary interface between the MRP system and sellers, enabling planners to review and make decisions regarding the exceptions proposed by the MRP system to existing orders or enabling Buyers to do additional approval to auto-created purchase orders before releasing them to sellers.

How much is this worth to your company?

The value of this tool can vary depending on the company's size, current processes, and specific procurement needs. It can bring substantial benefits, including enhanced control, faster decisions, supplier flexibility, cost savings, improved collaboration, and increased efficiency, resulting in a competitive edge and potential cost reductions and revenue growth. Let's make a business case.

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