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What are the stock levels required at each site to meet future demand? When should we order more? What order do we pick, pack and ship today? Am I going to run into a stock- out situation? What will I do if that happens? How much inventory do I have on hand? What SKU’s are running short? Do I have enough cash to issue PO’s? What Keeps Distributors Awake Available To Promise ABC Wizard Inventory Control Purchase Order Processing Available to Promise Payables Management Inventory Control Inventory Control Advanced Picking Available to Promise Advanced Distribution Plan Execute Transact
What is the future demand by SKU in each region and at each of our DCs? Which customer order queries should we accept or decline? Do we know customer’s order status? Which customers have not paid yet? What special invoicing requirements will I have to deal with tomorrow? Inventory Control Demand Planner Sales Order Processing Advanced Invoicing Receivables Management Sales Order Processing Advanced Distribution What Keeps Distributors Awake Plan Execute Transact