To enable customers to view only their independent demands within RapidResponse, profile variables and worksheet filters are used. The profile variable 'CustomerView' will be set to match the customer name to the user's group name. In the worksheet filter, theOrder.Customer.IDis the correct field to match against the profile variable because user IDs and customer IDs are more likely to be used as unique identifiers in system configurations, rather than customer names which could potentially have duplicates or variations.
Thus, when customers log in, the worksheet filter will apply, and they will only see the independent demands that correspond to their own customer ID, ensuring data visibility is restricted appropriately.
References:
* Kinaxis RapidResponse documentation on user group configuration and data access control.
* Kinaxis training materials on creating profile variables and configuring worksheet filters for personalized data views.
ReferencesThe information is based on the best practices for creating filters and profile variables within RapidResponse as indicated in the training materials and documentation provided by Kinaxis123.

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.

The AvailableRule control table is used to define how available dates for supply and demand are calculated in Kinaxis RapidResponse. This includes the rules for when supplies are considered available for meeting demand and vice versa, such as lead times, transit times, and other considerations that might affect when a part can realistically be expected to be available.
ReferencesThe function of the AvailableRule control table and its impact on the calculation of available dates for supplies and demands is outlined in Kinaxis RapidResponse configuration settings for supply chain planning processes.

To prevent duplication of TimePhasedSafety records in cross-scenario updates:
* Statement A:Including all key and reference fields in the update is a best practice. This ensures that the database can accurately match records across scenarios, reducing the risk of duplications.
* Statement C:Listing identifying fields ahead of other columns in the update process helps in prioritizing these fields during the matching process, enhancing the accuracy of record linkage and minimizing duplication errors.
References
* Kinaxis RapidResponse documentation and best practices on Automation Chains and Scheduled Tasks.
References:The search did not yield specific documentation on best practices for cross-scenario updates in Kinaxis RapidResponse. However, these answers are aligned with general best practices for database management and updates to prevent duplication and ensure data integrity.

When setting the bucket date in an insert definition, if the requirement is to have the record due on the last workday of the week (which is Friday or Thursday if Friday is a non-workday), then the correct approach is to configure the insert definition to use the last workday in the bucket. This will ensure that the due date falls on the correct day according to the specified requirement.
ReferencesThe Kinaxis RapidResponse documentation details how to use bucket dates and adjust them according to workdays in the insert definition setup for crosstab worksheets.