Global Inventory Visibility overview

Global Inventory Visibility involves acquiring and monitoring inventory levels so that the product is available for shipment when a customer wants it. It coordinates global inventory across multiple sites, enterprises and participants.

Managers can track inventory at internal and external ship nodes. It provides a real-time availability picture by synchronizing multiple demand (schedules, plans, quotes, orders, etc.) and supply types (on-hand, inbound, on purchase, scheduled, etc.). It identifies shortages and allows inventory planners to resolve problems by manipulating inventory balances, through allocation of sales orders, execution of purchases or movement of inventory. Data can be shared with external systems, customers, suppliers, and partners for demand and supply management. It provides the global visibility, ATP/ATD, reservations and tracking for an extended enterprise environment.