
NETSTOCK can derive lead times by analysing the receipts of completed purchase orders in the Completed Purchase Orders file (assuming the data is provided) Provide lead times in the Stock file (if the data is relevant and available) Lead times are crucial to NETSTOCK but in some cases it may prove difficult to source meaningful data, therefore there are several alternatives available (listed from most to least preferred): Files are exchanged with NETSTOCK using secure FTP which is facilitated by a program installed on a local server with internet access. The most appropriate timing for data extraction out of the host system is usually early in the morning. NETSTOCK operates on a daily refresh of data. This should be finalised in conjunction with NETSTOCK during the initial requirements phase. The exact requirements will differ from system to system (depending on what data is available) and from customer to customer (depending on the business structure).

This document defines the complete set of data input requirements for NETSTOCK’s ongoing SaaS solution. Data Interface Requirements Document Purpose
