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The MTL_MOVEMENT_STATISTICS table in Oracle E-Business Suite (EBS) 12.1.1 or 12.2.2 is a critical data repository for tracking inventory movement statistics within the Inventory Management module. This table stores transactional and statistical data related to the movement of items across different inventory locations, organizations, and subinventories. It plays a pivotal role in reporting, analytics, and decision-making processes by providing insights into inventory turnover, stock movement patterns, and operational efficiency.

Key Attributes of MTL_MOVEMENT_STATISTICS

• ORGANIZATION_ID: Identifies the inventory organization where the movement occurred.
• INVENTORY_ITEM_ID: References the item in the MTL_SYSTEM_ITEMS_B table.
• SUBINVENTORY_CODE: Specifies the subinventory involved in the transaction.
• TRANSACTION_TYPE_ID: Indicates the type of transaction (e.g., issue, receipt, transfer).
• TRANSACTION_DATE: Records the date and time of the movement.
• PRIMARY_QUANTITY: Stores the quantity moved in the primary unit of measure.
• SECONDARY_QUANTITY: Optional field for secondary unit of measure quantities.
• TRANSACTION_UOM: Unit of measure for the transaction.
• COST_GROUP_ID: Used in cost-aware environments to track movement by cost group.
• SOURCE_CODE: Identifies the source of the transaction (e.g., manual entry, interface).

Functional Role in Oracle EBS

The MTL_MOVEMENT_STATISTICS table supports several key functionalities:

1. Inventory Turnover Analysis: Helps calculate inventory turnover ratios by tracking item movement frequency.
2. Stock Movement Reporting: Provides data for generating movement reports between locations or time periods.
3. Performance Metrics: Enables measurement of warehouse efficiency through movement velocity analysis.
4. Cost Accounting Integration: Serves as a source for cost distribution calculations in Cost Management.
5. Demand Forecasting: Historical movement data aids in predicting future inventory requirements.

Technical Implementation

The table is populated through various inventory transactions including:

• Material receipts from purchasing
• Inter-organization transfers
• Cycle count adjustments
• Work order component issues
• Sales order shipments

Data flows into this table primarily from the MTL_MATERIAL_TRANSACTIONS table through batch processes or real-time triggers, depending on the implementation. The statistics are often aggregated by periodic processes to support performance reporting.

Integration Points

The table integrates with several Oracle EBS modules:

• Inventory Management: Core integration for all movement tracking
• Cost Management: Provides movement data for cost calculations
• Warehouse Management: Supports put-away and picking analytics
• Advanced Supply Chain Planning: Feeds historical movement data for planning algorithms

Customization Considerations

While the table structure is standard, implementations may extend its functionality through:

• Custom indexes for performance optimization
• Triggers for additional validation
• Views for simplified reporting
• Custom columns (via descriptive flexfields) for organization-specific attributes

In summary, the MTL_MOVEMENT_STATISTICS table serves as a foundational element for inventory analytics in Oracle EBS, providing the granular data needed to optimize inventory operations, reduce carrying costs, and improve supply chain visibility. Its comprehensive tracking of item movements makes it indispensable for organizations requiring detailed inventory performance analysis.