Mode Switching prescriptions
The Mode Switching page provides a list of the Mode Switching prescriptions for your model and the selected scenario. You can access this page from the Prescriptive Insights Mode Switching tab 
, or from the Mode Switching card on the Prescription Summary tab 
.
- From the Supply Chain Prescriptions home page, find the project you need.
- From the project card, select Open.
The Summary Prescriptive Insight dashboard opens.
- Select a scenario to use from the Scenario field at the top of the page. The most recently used scenario is selected by default.
- Select the Mode Switching tab from the navigation toolbar, or the Mode Switching card on the Summary page.
The Mode Switching page opens.
- Review the prescriptions listed on the grid.
Mode Switching page
| Element | Description |
|---|---|
| Page Header | |
| Scenario selection | Use the field at the top of the page to select the scenario to review. |
| Potential Savings | This value is the total potential savings based on Mode Switching over all the prescriptions. |
| Prescriptions | The number of Mode Switching prescriptions. |
| Accepted Potential Savings | This value is the total savings created by the accepted prescriptions. If no prescriptions have been selected, this value is zero. |
| Accepted Prescriptions | The number of Mode Switching prescriptions that have been accepted. |
| Prescriptions/Overview | Select these tab names to switch between the list of prescriptions and the Mode Switching overview. |
| Set Status | Select this button to change the status of selected prescriptions. Prescriptions can be Accepted or Unreviewed, depending on their existing status. |
| Set Rejection Criteria | Select this button to create filters for rejecting prescriptions. These criteria are used by the Prescription engine the next time it is run to create more appropriate prescriptions. |
| Clear Filters | Use this button to remove any filters that have been set on the grid. |
| Export to Excel | Use this button to export prescriptions to Microsoft Excel. |
| Prescriptions Grid | |
| Checkbox | Select in a prescriptions checkbox to select the prescription. |
| ID | The unique ID for the prescription. Select a prescription's ID to see a detailed dashboard for the prescription. |
| Status | This indicates whether the prescription has been accepted, rejected, or has not yet been evaluated (reviewed). |
| Rank | The rank of the Mode Switching prescription. The lower the Rank number, the larger the effect of the prescription. |
| Current Mode | The current method of transport for the product. If more than one mode is currently used, an information icon appears. Hover over the icon to see all current modes. |
| Prescribed Mode | The prescribed method of transport for the product. |
| Prescribed Source | The location where the prescription suggests the product should be sourced. |
| Prescribed Destination | The location where the prescription suggests the product should be sent. |
| Total Potential Savings |
The total amount of savings resulting from the prescription. This includes Transportation Cost Savings and In-Transit Inventory Cost Savings. The minimum Mode Switching prescription is $500. |
| Quantity | This number of units (the flow quantity) for the prescription. |
| Weight | The flow weight for the prescription. |
| Volume | The flow volume for the prescription. |
| Total Transportation Cost Savings | The amount of savings from transportation costs for the prescription. |
| Total In-Transit Inventory Cost Savings | The amount of savings from in-transit inventory costs for the prescription. |
| Prescription Detail | A short summary of the change recommended by the prescription. |
Last modified: Friday May 12, 2023