Global Available to Promise (GATP)
A function that checks inventory availability globally to confirm orders and ensure timely delivery.
Implications
A supply chain management capability that provides real-time visibility into global inventory levels, production schedules, and delivery commitments, enabling companies to make accurate promises to customers regarding product availability and delivery times across different regions.
Example
Example: An electronics manufacturer uses Global Available to Promise (GATP) to provide accurate delivery dates to customers worldwide, based on real-time inventory and production data from multiple locations, improving customer satisfaction and reducing stockouts.
Related Terms
Different from local ATP, which focuses on inventory availability within a single location or region, GATP integrates global data to provide a comprehensive view of what can be promised to customers across all markets.