Planning Primitive Dictionary
The reusable building blocks from which all planning models are constructed. Every primitive appears across multiple domains, methods, and industries. Click any primitive to explore its full definition, attributes, domain appearances, and value outcomes.
A named planning entity with defined attributes, identity, and lifecycle within the planning model.
An axis for slicing and aggregating planning data — typically time, location, product, or customer.
A quantifiable attribute of a planning object or process, expressed in units, value, or ratios.
The planning horizon, time bucket, calendar structure, and cadence that govern when planning calculations apply.
A defined link between two planning objects that carries planning logic, constraints, or data flows.
The current condition of a planning object at a point in time, which determines how it is treated in planning calculations.
A causal factor that influences a planning measure, used to explain and predict changes in demand, cost, or capacity.
An accepted premise about the future state of a variable that shapes a planning calculation or scenario.
A standing rule or guideline that governs how planning calculations are performed or decisions are made.
A conditional logic statement applied during planning calculations to enforce business requirements.
A limit that bounds the set of feasible planning solutions — capacity, material, regulatory, financial, or contractual.
The goal that a planning model or optimization engine seeks to achieve or maximize.
An alternative set of assumptions, inputs, or decisions used to explore different possible futures or choices.
A saved, timestamped state of a plan that can be compared against other versions or used as a baseline.
A discrete occurrence — internal or external — that triggers a planning review, adjustment, or replanning cycle.
A deviation from plan that exceeds a defined threshold and requires human review or action.
A specific decision or intervention taken by a planner or system in response to a plan state, exception, or event.
A recognized tension between two or more competing planning objectives that requires explicit prioritization.
A defined planning responsibility assigned to a person, team, or function.
A formal choice made within a planning process that commits the enterprise to a course of action.
A required sign-off from an authorized party before a plan, action, or scenario is committed or executed.
Clear ownership of a planning outcome, KPI, or decision, with defined consequences for performance.
A measurable indicator that tracks the performance of a planning process or outcome against a target.
The realized result of a planning decision — operational, financial, or customer-facing.
The financial or operational benefit generated by a planning decision or capability improvement.
Primitives are tool-neutral. They exist in every planning system — named differently, but structurally identical.