Configuring Network Routings for Flexible Routing Paths in Oracle ASCP
Oracle Advanced Supply Chain Planning (ASCP) allows businesses to configure network routings for
flexible routing paths, ensuring optimized transportation and logistics planning. This setup helps
organizations manage multi-location supply chains, enabling dynamic routing based on cost, lead
time, and capacity constraints.
Page 1: Overview of Network Routing in ASCP
What is Network Routing?
Network routing in Oracle ASCP defines how materials move between suppliers, warehouses, and
customers. It ensures that transportation paths are optimized based on business rules and
constraints.
Key Benefits of Flexible Routing Paths
✔ Optimized Transportation Costs – Reduces shipping expenses by selecting the best routes.
✔ Improved Lead Time Management – Ensures timely delivery based on transit schedules.
✔ Dynamic Routing Adjustments – Adapts to real-time supply chain disruptions.
✔ Multi-Mode Transportation Support – Handles air, sea, and land logistics.
Types of Routing Paths in ASCP
1️⃣ Fixed Routing Paths – Predefined transportation routes with static delivery schedules.
2️⃣ Flexible Routing Paths – Dynamic routing based on demand, cost, and availability.
3️⃣ Multi-Mode Routing – Uses different transportation methods (truck, rail, air, sea).
Page 2: Setting Up Network Routings in ASCP
1. Define Routing Networks
✔ Create transportation lanes – Define paths between suppliers, warehouses, and customers.
✔ Assign transit times – Specify lead times for each route.
✔ Configure cost parameters – Set up cost-based routing decisions.
2. Enable Flexible Routing Paths
✔ Use dynamic sourcing rules – Allow ASCP to select the best route based on constraints.
✔ Define alternate routing paths – Set up backup routes for contingency planning.
✔ Integrate with carrier management – Optimize logistics using third-party carriers.
3. Configure Multi-Mode Routing
✔ Assign transportation modes – Define air, sea, and land transport options.
✔ Set up mode-switching rules – Allow ASCP to switch modes based on cost and urgency.
✔ Optimize intermodal logistics – Ensure seamless transitions between transport methods.
Page 3: Executing Routing Plans in ASCP
Steps to Implement Routing Plans
1️⃣ Define Routing Networks – Set up transportation lanes and transit schedules.
2️⃣ Run Data Collections – Gather demand, inventory, and logistics data.
3️⃣ Generate Supply Chain Plan – Apply routing optimization rules.
4️⃣ Review Exceptions – Identify delays, cost overruns, and capacity constraints.
5️⃣ Modify Routing Paths – Adjust based on real-time supply chain disruptions.
6️⃣ Release Transportation Orders – Send approved routing plans to logistics providers.
Exception Handling in Routing Plans
✔ Carrier Delays – Adjust transit schedules dynamically.
✔ Cost Overruns – Switch to alternate transportation modes.
✔ Capacity Constraints – Reallocate shipments to available routes.
Page 4: Optimization & Continuous Improvement
1. Optimization Strategies for Routing Paths
✔ Scenario Simulations – Test different routing strategies.
✔ Performance Benchmarking – Compare past and current results.
✔ Supply Chain Optimization – Refine processes for efficiency.
2. Continuous Improvement in ASCP
✔ Automated Adjustments – System-driven corrections for routing errors.
✔ Carrier Collaboration – Involving logistics providers in planning decisions.
✔ Real-Time Monitoring – Tracking transportation performance dynamically.
Conclusion
Oracle ASCP’s network routing configuration ensures efficient supply chain management by
balancing cost, lead time, and transportation constraints. By leveraging real-time data, predictive
analytics, and automated workflows, businesses can achieve optimized logistics planning.