Available‐to‐Promise and Capable‐to‐Promise (ATP/CTP): Distinguishing Network Features

ATP and CTP are important parameters that demonstrate the company's ability to meet customer commitments. Capable‐to‐promise (CTP) is based on capacity, while available‐to‐promise (ATP) is based on inventory. The commitment behind the ATP is ratified in the master schedule. A level of rigidity or firmness is required in the master schedule in order to maintain commitments. The entry describes the systems architecture that enable management using CTP/ATP.