Introduction

The RTSM Parameters table is an optional table used to define site buffer levels (floor and ceiling values) and initial shipments by period. The values entered must align with the Site Resupply Logic defined in the Supply Configuration table.

The mandatory columns in this table are Period Start Date, Site Group Code, and Dispensing Unit.

Optional Columns:

• If Site Resupply Logic is set to Buffer or Buffer + Prediction, Initial Shipment, Floor, and Ceiling values can be defined in this table.

• If Site Resupply Logic is set to Prancer RTSM (or is not defined), Floor and Ceiling are calculated by the system and if they are defined in this table the values defined will not be considered. However, any Initial Shipment values defined in this table will be used in the forecast.

Example

RTSM Parameters

Column Definitions

Period Start Date

Defines the start date of each floor/ceiling setting. Must be a valid date. If an invalid entry is made, a warning message is shown.

Site Group Code

Defines the site group to which the floor/ceiling settings apply. Must be a valid site group code, or a list of site group codes separated by commas, as defined in a Site Groups table. If an invalid site group code is used it will be ignored and a warning message will be displayed in the interpreter log.

Dispensing Unit

Defines the dispensing unit that the floor/ceiling settings apply to. Must be a dispensing unit code as defined in a Dispensing Units table.

Floor

The floor value defines the minimum quantity of dispensing units (i.e., buffer) to be kept at sites in the defined site group.

Ceiling

The ceiling value defines the maximum quantity of dispensing units (i.e., buffer) to be kept at sites in the defined site group.

Initial Shipment Quantity

Defines the quantity (number of kits) which will be sent to sites in the defined site group in the initial shipment.