Delivery schedules

What is meant by Delivery schedules?

A delivery schedule is a framework agreement between customer and supplier that specifies which products are to be delivered in what quantities and timeframes. It serves as a basis for planning and controlling regular deliveries, especially in series production.

Typical software functions in the area of "Delivery Schedules":

1. Framework contract management: Creation and administration of delivery schedule agreements.
2. Delivery call-off management: Generation and transmission of delivery call-offs based on the delivery schedule.
3. Demand planning: Integration of delivery schedule data into production and procurement planning.
4. Quantity and date tracking: Monitoring of agreed delivery quantities and dates.
5. EDI integration: Electronic data interchange for delivery schedules and call-offs.
6. Forecast management: Creation and updating of delivery forecasts.

Examples of "Delivery Schedules":

1. Automotive industry: Delivery schedule for supplier parts between car manufacturer and component supplier.
2. Electronics manufacturing: Delivery schedule for regular deliveries of components to an electronics manufacturer.
3. Food industry: Delivery schedule for continuous supply of fresh products to a supermarket.
4. Mechanical engineering: Delivery schedule for standard components between a machine builder and its supplier.
5. Textile industry: Delivery schedule for fabric deliveries to a clothing manufacturer.
6. Pharmaceutical industry: Delivery schedule for packaging materials to a pharmaceutical manufacturer.