Enhanced Supply Chain Modeling
The Enhanced Supply Chain Modeling feature is a process for modeling larger sets of data, beyond the scenario-based modeling capabilities of the existing Inventory Optimization and Causal Forecasting modules. The Enhanced Supply Chain Modeling feature allows users to model large business scenarios, run simulations, and analyze the results, all without impacting the current production data or production environment.
Key Concepts
These terms are frequently referenced by the Enhanced Supply Chain Modeling feature.
Term | Definition |
|---|---|
Sandbox | The server where the Servigistics application is installed. |
Snapshot | A database backup as of a distinct point in time. The database backup can be of a production instance or of an already existing modeling instance. |
Modeling Instance | The association between a snapshot and a sandbox, as defined on the Modeling Instances page. Modeling activity such as making data changes and running process can be performed on a modeling instance without having an impact on the production data or production instance. |