Selected KX3-003 RapidResponse Author Questions Answers

A. Enabling the Bucket data by date checkbox and setting the Bucket Size to Day and the Number of Buckets to 730 would directly create a view that organizes daily historical data into daily buckets spanning the last two years (since there are 365 days in a year, multiplied by 2).

C. Creating calendar interval, start date, and end date variables using the CalendarDate table allows for the configuration of a custom time range in the worksheet. These variables can be referenced to display historical data for the desired period.

B is not correct because adjusting the Anchor date by 1 year would only provide data for the last year, not two. D is not correct because it suggests a method of filtering data by date without bucketing, which does not align with the requirement to show historical data in daily buckets.

References:

• Kinaxis RapidResponse documentation on bucketing data by date.
• Kinaxis support resources on configuring worksheets with date variables and bucketing.

B. By adding a column to map the bucket dates in the spreading worksheet, you ensure that the start and end dates of the spreading are properly defined and can be utilized in the algorithm.

D. Selecting "Use same spreading worksheet values for all edits" ensures that the values entered in the buckets are consistent across the worksheet, which is necessary for the spreading functionality to work correctly.

A is incorrect because removing unmapped columns does not solve the issue related to spreading values across the buckets. C is incorrect because allowing editing only if all buckets are the same size is a constraint that does not address the mapping issue.

References:

• Kinaxis RapidResponse support articles on troubleshooting and configuring spreading worksheets.
• Kinaxis community discussions on common issues and solutions related to worksheet design.

To resolve the issue with the workbook designed for spreading values, it is necessary to ensure that the bucket dates are properly mapped in the spreading worksheet. This allows the system to recognize and apply the correct time horizon for the spread. Additionally, selecting the option to use the same spreading worksheet values for all edits ensures consistency across the worksheet.

References:

• Kinaxis RapidResponse Author Level 3 certification materials1.
• Enhanced troubleshooting skills and best practices as mentioned in the Kinaxis Certification Program2.

The expression that calculates the difference between the future EffectiveUnitTransferCost and the cost to transfer today would take the future cost and subtract the current cost converted to today's date, considering the transfer quantity. The CONVERTONDATE function is used to convert the historical TransferCost to its value as of today, and then this value is divided by Quantity to get the unit cost as of today. This unit cost is then subtracted from the EffectiveUnitTransferCost to find the difference.

ReferencesThis uses the CONVERTONDATE function in Kinaxis RapidResponse, which is designed to adjust historical cost figures to their equivalent value on a different date, accounting for factors such as currency fluctuation, as outlined in the Kinaxis formula and functions documentation.

To manage the demand forecast effectively while simplifying user controls, enabling hierarchy columns would allow users to make selections across different levels of the data hierarchy in one go. For instance, if a user wanted to select a particular product for a specific customer region and distribution site, they could do so without navigating through multiple filters. Additionally, having a hierarchy available for users to select regional distribution sites will allow them to filter data based on their particular region, which aligns with the management of demand forecast by customer region and distribution site. Disabling default filters that are not relevant to the users’ needs can also simplify the user experience but is not specifically mentioned in the given options.

ReferencesThe guidance is based on Kinaxis RapidResponse workbooks best practices, which suggest using hierarchies for filtering to simplify user experience and enable efficient data navigation, as documented in the RapidResponse Author Level 3 training resources.

References:

• Kinaxis RapidResponse documentation highlights the importance of using hierarchies to simplify user controls and enhance data management within workbooks1.
• The Certified RapidResponse Author Level 3 badge details the skills required to create and edit various types of complex workbooks, which includes managing hierarchies effectively2.