Hierarchy Relations is a concept in LS Central which lets you relate nodes from two different hierarchies of the same or different hierarchy type.
Hierarchy
A Hierarchy is a flexible tree structure with nodes which allows linking Items, Deals, Stores, and other entities to the nodes.
Hierarchy Relation
A Hierarchy Relation is the combination of two hierarchies where some of the nodes are related with each other. A commonly used Hierarchy Relation is the classical Item Assortment, where an Item-based hierarchy is combined with a Store-based hierarchy. This is done to define which Items are sold/replenished in which stores.
Hierarchy Relations for redistribution
Hierarchy Relations are also used to define the Redistribution Matrix which defines the possible or allowed routes between locations for redistribution.
See Store Stock Redistribution for more information on how to set up and use the Redistribution Matrix.
Core principles of Hierarchy Relations
For work with Hierarchy Relations some core principles apply:
- Inheritance when adding a relation
- Inheritance when removing a relation
- Mirroring.
For more information about core principles click here.
Tasks
The following table describes a sequence of tasks with links to the topics that describe them. These tasks are listed in the order in which they are generally performed.
| To | See |
|---|---|
| Create a Hierarchy Relation. | How to: Create Hierarchy Relations |
| Copy a Hierarchy Relation. | How to: Copy Hierarchy Relations |
| Edit the Hierarchy Relation. | How to: Edit Hierarchy Relations |
Replenishment related tasks
The following table describes a sequence of tasks with links to the topics that describe them. These tasks are an extension to the above list and the tasks are listed in the order in which they are generally performed.
| To | See |
|---|---|
| Create Relations for Item Distribution maintenance. | How to: Edit Hierarchy Relations for Item Distribution |
| Create Relations for Data Profile maintenance. | How to: Edit Hierarchy Relations for Data Profiles |
| Update Item Distribution table manually. | How to: Update Item Distribution from Hierarchy Relation |
| Update Data Profiles manually. | How to: Update Data Profiles from Hierarchy Relation |
| Update Item Distribution and Data Profiles with Scheduler Job. | How to: Update Replenishment Data from Hierarchy Relations with Scheduler |
Redistribution related tasks
The following table describes a sequence of tasks with links to the topics that describe them. These tasks are an extension to the above list and the tasks are listed in the order in which they are generally performed.
| To | See |
|---|---|
| Set up a Redistribution Matrix to define possible trip combinations between stores and/or warehouses. | How to: Set Up Redist. Matrix |
| Maintain Redistribution transfer cost between stores and/or warehouses. (This is mandatory if the calculation strategy Least Cost is used). |
How to: Maintain Redist. Transfer Cost |
| Calculate the distance (direct) between stores. (This is mandatory if the calculation strategy Shortest Distance (Direct) is used). |
How to: Calculate Distance (Direct) |
| Calculate the distance (route) and duration (route) between stores. (This is mandatory if the calculation strategy Shortest Distance (Route) or Shortest Duration (Route) is used). |
How to: Calculate Distance (Route)
How to: Calculate Duration (Route) |