Outbound Broadcast Sequencing functionality is set up when you create your pull sequences.
Pull Sequence window
Enable the Auto Request box, this is used to identify this type of pull sequence replenishment.
The size and number of kanban cards are not used for kanban calculation, if the Auto Request box is enabled.
The following steps are performed when Outbound Broadcast Sequencing kanbans program is initiated:
Retrieves Flow schedules in the date range specified.
Selects Flow schedules not previously processed.
Considers schedules with components flagged as Item Attribute--Release Time Fence, Kanban Item--Do Not Plan, and Supply Type - Pull.
Considers pull sequences where item and point of use matches the bill of material, component, location, and the Auto Request flag is enabled.
The basis type of the flow schedule assembly is considered.
Calculates required date of the components based on the Flow schedule completion date and the routing where the component is used. Minimum order quantity data is not used.
Creates non-replenishable kanban cards for the components using the pull sequence information.
For kanban card supply type Supplier, the purchase requisition is created with the reference to the Flow schedule information.
Other Sources
Using the Kanban Calculation Program, Oracle Master Scheduling/MRP and Oracle Supply Chain Planning User's Guide