Inventory, demand & supply planning · Working

Capable to promise

Also called: CTP

ELI5

Quantity that can be promised considering production and capacity capability.

Used in conversation

“How are we defining capable to promise in this deck?”

Pitch context

You will see “Capable to promise” in operating plans, procurement packs, supplier reviews and supply-chain reports when the discussion reaches inventory, demand & supply planning.

Why it matters: In inventory, demand & supply planning, different calculation boundaries, periods or accounting treatments can change the number and the decision.

Caution

Calculation, recognition and disclosure can vary by accounting framework, company policy and reporting context.

Sources & evidence · 3

Direct term-level sources and supporting source families.