Here follows an outline of the narrative and a list of the entities which constitute the Document Management section from Data Model Patterns: Data Architecture in a Box. With some exceptions, the list is organized in the same way as is the model's presentation. The models are similar to those in Data Model Patterns: Conventions of Thought, but there are differences.
This section is unlike the others in that the model is relatively simple -- it's understanding what it means and how it works that is difficult. For that reason, the narrative for the Materials Planning section is much more detailed in its explanation of the calculations and processes involved.
In addition to the model and narrative, purchasers of this section receive an Excel™ spreadsheet to allow them to experiment with the calculations and to understand how they really work.

Introduction
Summary of the Planning Logic Some Preliminary Definitions
• PLANNING EVENT
• DEMAND EVENT
• SCHEDULED SHIPMENT
• SALES FORECAST
• DEPENDENT DEMAND
• SUPPLY EVENT
• PROJECTED INVENTORY
• SCHEDULED RECEIPT
• PLANNED ORDER
• FIRM PLANNED ORDER
• PARTY (shared)
• ASSET TYPE (shared)
• PRODUCT TYPE (shared)
• MATERIAL TYPE (shared)
• PART / EQUIPMENT TYPE (shared)

Inputs
Definition Data
• ASSET TYPE STRUCTURE ELEMENT (shared)
• ASSET TYPE CLASSIFICATION (shared)
• ASSET TYPE CATEGORY (shared)
• ASSET TYPE CATEGORY SET (shared)
• PLANNING PERIOD
Operational Data
• MATERIAL MOVEMENT (shared)
• ACTUAL ASSET USAGE (shared)
• ACTUAL CONTRACT DELIVERY (shared)
• PRODUCTION DELIVERY (shared)
• CONTRACT (shared)
• LINE ITEM (shared)
• WORK ORDER (shared)
• PRODUCTION ORDER (shared)
• UNIT OF MEASURE (shared)
Planning Data
(See PLANNING EVENT, above.)

Asset Type Planning
Analysis of current supply and demand
Planning
Result of the Response
Explosion of planned/firm planned orders