A.  The Dock to Stock value entered in the ABC Type Setup Screen is taken into consideration for MRP leadtime calculations in the projected requirement of the receipt of purchased parts.   For Example: if the Dock to Stock time is 3 days, and the kit start date is 8/22/08, then the due date for the buy components would be 8/19/08, and the order date would be based on the purchasing leadtime to receive the parts by 8/19/08. So the Dock to Stock time is used to move back the due dates of items purchased in time for kitting