APB Enhancement: Enable DC to DC transfer

Objective:
To enable the functionality of DC to DC transfer in Oracle, allowing stock movement from APB (HK DC) and other DCs (US, China and Japan)

Background:
Currently, APB (HK DC) lacks the capability to transfer stock directly to other regional DCs. This limitation restricts operational flexibility and impacts inventory optimization across the network.

Proposal:
Implement system functionality that supports inter-DC stock transfers, specifically enabling APB to initiate and manage transfers to US1, US6, US8, CH3 and JP5.

• China and Japan destination DC-to-DC Transfers

  • Permitted for tax purposes

  • Tax to be updated quarterly on quantities

• US destination DC-to-DC Transfers

  • Not recommended by Tax

  • Prior approval needed (e.g., Tax) and must be de minimis quantities

Benefits:

1. Operational Flexibility: Enables APB to redistribute stock efficiently based on demand and supply fluctuations across the region.

2. Inventory Optimization: Supports better stock balancing, reduces overstock and stockouts, and enhances service levels across all DCs.

Estimated Timeline:

• Requirements Gathering & Analysis: Aug 2025

• System Configuration & Development: Sept 2025

• Testing & Validation: Oct 2025

• Go-Live & Monitoring: Oct 2025

Request:
We request IT support to configure and enable the DC to DC transfer functionality in Oracle, ensuring seamless integration with existing inventory and logistics modules. This enhancement is expected to require low effort involvement from IT.