Purpose
In the Bill of Material Detail page, the Add/Update Inputs feature empowers you to accurately add or revise Inputs linked to a Bill of Material, ensuring up-to-date and precise inventory management.
What can you do with it?
The Add/Update Inputs feature is designed to streamline the process of managing Inputs within a Bill of Material. It enables you to seamlessly add new Inputs or update existing ones, thus maintaining the integrity and accuracy of your material planning.
How is it done?
Bill of Material Selection
Begin with selecting the relevant Bill of Material. Options are locked to ensure you remain within the correct Bill of Material context.
Choose Destination and Type
Enter the Destination for your Inputs.
Select the Type of Input: either Plants or Inventory. Remember, this selection tailors the form to your needs. Choosing Inventory will introduce additional fields tailored to inventory management.
Product and Quantity Specification
For Input type Inventory, pick the correct Product. The selection is drawn directly from your available inventory, ensuring precise entry.
Specify the required Quantity. This numeric input demands accuracy to avoid inventory discrepancies.
Unit Assignment
If Inventory is chosen, select the appropriate Unit for the Input. This selection binds your chosen Inventory Product to its correct unit of measurement.
Important Considerations
Keep your Destination clear and specific to avoid confusion during later stages of material processing.
Type selection has significant dependencies; ensure to select the correct type as it dictates the subsequent form layout and fields.
Best Practices
Regularly review and update Inputs to reflect real-time data, minimizing the risk of discrepancies.
Cross-verify Inventory Product selections to ensure alignment with actual stock levels.
Consistently use logical and precise Units to maintain standardization across your documents.