1. Load the adjusted (unconstrained) forecasts into a MDS for use by Oracle ASCP.

2. Individual forecasts for customers, sales regions, an so on, can be loaded into a single MDS so that all
designated forecasts can be planned at once.
Note: You can generate forecasts using Oracle Master Scheduling/ MRP and Oracle Supply Chain Planning,
or Oracle Demand Planning. If you generate a forecast using Oracle Demand Planning,
you do not have to load an MDS or run collections. The forecast is available directly to Oracle ASCP on the
APS Planner Server.

1.1 Specify Sources

of Demand
1.2 Run Collections
2.1 Create a plan

Run collections to bring planning data from the source instance to the planning server, where the data will be
accessible to Oracle ASCP
After an MDS has been defined, a Production, Manufacturing, or Distribution plan/schedule can be created.

2.2 Launch the Plan

After you have created your MRP, MPS, or DRP plan/schedule and saved it, choose the plan from
[Production, Manufacturing, or Distribution Plan] > Names and select Launch Plan.

2.3 Review the Details

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Exceptions
View Pegged Supply and Demand
Workflow Notifications

3.1 Modify the Plan Environment

3.2 Run Net Change
3.3 Release or Firm Orders