Oracle Cloud SCM flashcards

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SCM Cloud modules

Oracle SCM Cloud includes Inventory, Procurement, Order Management, Manufacturing, Supply Planning, Demand Planning, and Logistics, sharing a common data model and security framework.

Supply planning batch process

A batch process that generates planned orders, exceptions, and supply/demand pegging; planners review and release planned orders for execution.

Demand planning forecasting

Uses statistical methods like exponential smoothing and moving average; forecasts can be adjusted collaboratively and published to supply planning.

FBDI

File-Based Data Import uses CSV files and an ESS job to load data into SCM Cloud; it is one of the integration methods alongside REST and SOAP services.

SCM Cloud security

Access is controlled by roles, privileges, and data security policies; job roles assigned to users determine functional and data access.

PIM item definition

Product Information Management centralizes item definitions; items are assigned to organizations and categorized using catalogs and taxonomies.

Supply chain collaboration

Features like supplier portal, consignment inventory, and supplier-managed inventory are configured within Procurement and Inventory modules.

Quarterly update cycle

SCM Cloud receives quarterly updates; new features are documented in What's New and can be enabled via opt-in or feature opt-in.

Procurement process flow

Requisition, purchase order, receipt, invoice, and payment; each step can have approval workflows and is part of the procure-to-pay cycle.

Requisition sourcing

Approved requisitions are sourced to purchase orders using auto-sourcing rules or buyer intervention; requisitions can be for catalog or non-catalog items.

Purchase order types

Standard, blanket, and contract; blanket POs have fixed price and quantity over a period, while contracts are used for negotiated terms.

Supplier management

Includes supplier registration, qualification, and performance evaluation; suppliers can be onboarded via self-service portal or manually by buyers.

Procurement approval hierarchy

Approvals are managed via supervisory hierarchy, job level, or position; approval rules can include amount-based conditions.

Receiving methods

Receiving can be done against a purchase order or an advance shipment notice; receipts update inventory and trigger invoice matching.

Invoice matching options

2-way (PO and invoice), 3-way (PO, receipt, invoice), and 4-way (PO, receipt, invoice, inspection); tolerances are set by organization.

Buyer work area

Procurement agents use it to manage requisitions, purchase orders, and supplier negotiations; sourcing projects can be created for RFQs and auctions.

Inventory organizations

Defined in the structure; each organization can have subinventories and locators; transactions occur within an organization and subinventory.

Item inventory attributes

Item master defines unit of measure, lot control, serial control, shelf life, and min-max planning; these drive inventory behavior.

Inventory transaction types

Miscellaneous receipt, miscellaneous issue, transfer, and adjustment; each affects on-hand quantities and is recorded in transaction history.

On-hand quantity calculation

Sum of transactions (receipts minus issues plus adjustments) maintained per item, organization, subinventory, and locator.

Min-max planning

Uses minimum and maximum quantities to generate replenishment suggestions; compares on-hand to min/max and creates move orders or purchase requisitions.

Cycle counting

Cycle count classes define frequency and items to count; adjustments are made based on count results; physical inventory is also supported.

Consigned inventory

Owned by the supplier until consumed; tracked separately and payment is triggered upon consumption.

Transfer orders

Used for inventory transfers between organizations; fulfilled by shipping from one organization and receiving into another; in-transit inventory is tracked.

Order Management process

Supports order-to-cash: order capture, orchestration, fulfillment, shipping, and invoicing; integrates with Inventory, Pricing, and Receivables.

Order types and lifecycle

Order types determine the order lifecycle and processing constraints; they are configured with fulfillment flows and line types.

Pricing determination

Price lists, discount lists, and pricing rules determine pricing; qualifiers and modifiers can be applied based on order attributes.

Order orchestration

Uses fulfillment plans to determine how to fulfill each line; can split lines into multiple fulfillment lines based on availability and rules.

Ship confirm

Shipping execution step that reduces inventory and creates a shipment; shipping documents can be generated.

Returns (RMA)

Returns are processed via return material authorization; returns can be linked to original orders and can trigger credit memos.

Order hold management

Allows placing holds on orders for credit, payment, or manual review; holds must be released before fulfillment.

Drop ship orders

Orders fulfilled directly by the supplier to the customer; part of order management terms including orchestration plan, fulfillment line, and ship set.