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Acme, Inc. · AI Planning Report
SKU-1234 Fulfillment Outlook
Evaluation of multiple fulfillment scenarios for SKU-1234 given current assemblies, component availability,
inbound purchase orders, and open sales orders.
Acme, Inc.
SKU: SKU-1234
Planning Horizon: Next 7 days
Report Type: Scenario Analysis
Executive Summary
This report evaluates whether Acme, Inc. can confidently commit to shipping
100 units of SKU-1234 by Friday without jeopardizing adjacent demand. The Assembly Scenario
Planner analyzed current on-hand inventory, existing assemblies, recoverable components, inbound supply, and
open sales orders.
The recommended plan is to
partially unbuild selected assemblies, combine recovered components with Thursday’s inbound supply, and
execute a focused build schedule. This approach meets the 100-unit commitment, preserves margin, and
avoids the operational disruption of aggressive unbuilds.
Target fulfillment
100 units
Requested quantity fully supported by Friday shipment.
Recommended scenario
Scenario B
Targeted unbuilds plus inbound supply and staged builds.
Margin impact
+6.2%
Improvement versus a “wait-only” plan for the same quantity.
Scenario Overview
The planner modeled four primary approaches using NetSuite inventory, BOMs, assemblies, and inbound supply
data.
Baseline: No UnbuildScenario B: Targeted Unbuild + InboundScenario A: Aggressive UnbuildScenario C: Wait for Inbound Only
Scenario
Units Shipped by Friday
Margin Impact
Operational Risk
Notes
Baseline: No Unbuild
70 units
Neutral
Low
Relies only on on-hand and existing builds. Under-fulfills demand.
Scenario A: Aggressive Unbuild
110 units
-2.5%
High
Unbuilds multiple low-volume kits, increasing labor and disruption risk.
Meets quantity, but tightens lead times and increases late-shipment risk.
Units Shipped by Friday – Scenario Comparison
Scenario B meets the 100-unit target with a stronger margin position than the “wait-only” Scenario C, while
avoiding the disruption associated with aggressive unbuilds in Scenario A.
Recommended Scenario: Targeted Unbuild + Inbound Build (Scenario B)
Scenario B balances fulfillment certainty, margin preservation, and operational stability. It combines targeted
unbuilds with scheduled inbound supply and a focused build plan.
Key Steps
Unbuild a small subset of low-priority assemblies to recover 30 units’ worth of key components.
Align production schedule with Thursday’s inbound purchase order covering 50 units’ worth of components.
Use existing on-hand and WIP inventory to cover the remaining 20 units.
Prioritize high-value customer orders when making final allocation decisions.
Planning Insight
This scenario is driven not just by quantities, but by margin contribution and customer priority. Assembly-level
trade-offs are evaluated before committing to any unbuilds.
Projected Inventory vs. Demand – Next 7 Days (Scenario B)
Under Scenario B, inventory coverage for the 100-unit request is secured by Friday while maintaining a buffer
for other orders over the following days.
Key Assumptions
Inbound purchase order of critical components arrives on time and in full on Thursday.
Unbuild operations can be completed within a single shift with available labor and workspace.
No unexpected high-priority orders are introduced for SKU-1234 within the planning window.
Assembly structures and BOM accuracy in NetSuite are reliable and up to date.
ATP is configured to include inbound POs and work orders but does not account for potential unbuilds.
Risk Summary
Inbound Risk: Delays in the Thursday PO reduce buffer and may force partial shipments.
Operational Risk: Unbuild steps add handling; misalignment can delay final builds.
Forecast Risk: A large, unexpected order for a related SKU could compete for components.
Data Risk: Inaccurate BOMs or on-hand counts in NetSuite reduce scenario reliability.
Even with these risks, Scenario B maintains a moderate risk profile while achieving the service commitment and
improving the overall margin position relative to the baseline.
Appendix: Data Snapshot
Current Position
Finished assemblies on hand: 40 units
Recoverable units via targeted unbuilds: 30 units
Inbound PO coverage (Thursday): 50 units
Open demand for SKU-1234 (current week): 100 units