Why Do My Planned Orders Keep Moving? Fixing A Common Problem in Planning Software

When issues arise surrounding inventory (excess stock or stockouts), as a planning/procurement professional, all fingers point at you, even if you have done everything correctly. It’s easy to blame the forecast or incorrect planning parameters, but the problem is often due to flawed logic of the planning software itself—specifically regarding Planned Order Dates. In this article I reveal how this common programming flaw manifests itself and the options available to you to remedy it or mitigate its impact on your inventory management.