Security Delays

Cienapps uses various delays to determine when a product should be ordered so it arrives just in time for production or installation.

🔧 Delays That Influence the Trigger Date:

1. Shipping Delay (Supplier File)

   • Set per product, directly in the supplier tab.

   • Defines how long the supplier takes to ship the item.

 

2. Production Delay (Manufacturer Configuration)

   • Represents how many open days before the due date the product must be in-hand to start production.

 

3. Installation Security Delay (Manufacturer Configuration)

   • Optional buffer before installation, if your purchasing is based on install dates.

 

4. Order Security Delay (Manufacturer Configuration)

   • General buffer added to all items, useful for procurement management.

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📅 Example:

If the due date is today:

• Production delay = 5 business days

• Shipping delay = 2 business days

• Order security delay = 2 business days
  Then the trigger date = today – (5 + 2 + 2) = 7 business days ago

💡 Best Practice:

• Start with longer delays during setup to ensure nothing is late.

• Then fine-tune (shorten) delays once your team is comfortable with the workflow.

• Avoid ordering too early to prevent overstock, damage, loss, and impacting cashflow.