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BOM Explorer: Sourcing Plan

Learn how to navigate the sourcing plan on IKIDO platform.

Updated over a year ago

1. The sourcing plan screen

The sourcing plan screen displays optimized BoM prices and lead times per every desired batch, supplier, and packaging.

The sourcing plan screen


2. Change optimization parameters

Click here to change optimization parameters.

Change optimization parameters

3. Set batch sizes

Set preferred batch sizes.

Set batch sizes


4. Choose preferred suppliers

Choose preferred suppliers.

Please note that, by default, the system sources results from all suppliers.

Use the filter to specify particular suppliers if needed.

Choose preferred suppliers


5. Set maximum lead time

Set Max lead time.

Set maximum lead time


6. Tick/Remove "Allow Split Purchase For Items"

Tick "Allow Split Purchase For Items" or remove it.

Tick/Remove 'Allow Split Purchase For Items'


7. Set Packaging Preference

Set Packaging Preference.

Set Packaging Preference


8. View plan by batch size

When finished setting the optimization parameters, click here to view sourcing plans by batch sizes.


9. Items availability breakdown

View the items availability breakdown.

Items availability breakdown


10. Supplier cost breakdown

View the sourcing plan by supplier cost breakdown.

Supplier cost breakdown


11. Show Plan Details

Click 'Show Plan Details' to view detailed metrics and data related to the selected sourcing plan.


12. Export Selected Plan

Click "Export Selected Plan" to download the plan in an Excel spreadsheet.

This guide covered the sourcing plan part on IKIDO platform.

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