| Capable-to-promise, an overview |  |
| Order-promising techniques are used to answer sales-related questions, such as: Can you deliver 500 bags of item X by November 8th? I need 100 units of item Y; how soon can they be delivered? How much of item Z can you deliver before the end of the month? ERP LN offers a set of order-promising techniques known as capable-to-promise (CTP). CTP consists of functionality ranging from standard item ATP to advanced CTP techniques. These techniques allow you to sell your products based on the following types of information: The available supply that is currently planned The supply that can be planned in addition to the current planning (by increasing production) The maximum volume that can be sold to a particular channel Moreover, you can carry out longer-term order promising on a more general product-family level. In addition, ERP LN supports CTP functionality for customized items. Related topics Demand and Inventory Planning Types of ATP and CTP checks CTP Checking Procedure Application of CTP checks Online ATP update |