Overview
Miscellaneous Inventory Commodity Code (CC) Override data is maintained here. The checkboxes are used to indicate whether or not the values for this Item come from the Inventory Commodity Code (checked). When unchecked, the adjacent field is enabled, allowing an override value to be set.
Fields
Backflush Policy: Denotes if the item is backflushed (auto-issued) upon a WO or Subcontract PO Receipt and if on a WO, at what stage the backflush will occur. The Backflush Policy determines if component issues will take place automatically based on other events. Reporting at the process level or receipt transaction level can trigger the Backflush transaction. This approach saves time and effort in issuing components where consumption of a part is predictable based on the number of completed units reported. Components, where consumption is not predictable, will normally have issue quantities processed manually. Standard Items and Lot Controlled (non-serial) Items may be set to Backflush. Backflush for Serial Controlled Items is not allowed. If more than one lot exists in a Backflush location, the lot numbers are issued in location sequence.
Select the Backflush Policy that best matches your business practice.
- First Operation: The Backflush transaction is processed when a quantity is reported (quantity booking) for any operation on the work order (except the last). The quantity to be issued is defined on the BOM Override record. The override record may specify a work center/process combination that will trigger a specific quantity of the component to be issued when labor is reported.
- Last Operation: The Backflush transaction is processed when a quantity receipt transaction is processed. This is the most common setting because Backflush from Receipt is the most common practice.
- No Backflush: Backflush not allowed for this item. Manual component issue.
In addition to identifying an Item as a Backflush Item, a Backflush Inventory Location(s) must be established. Both of these conditions must be managed to successfully Backflush a component. Refer to the details from the Stock Location ID Master for more information on Backflush Location parameters. A subcontract purchase order can also have its purchase order demands Backflushed at purchase order receipt. Refer to Subcontract POs for more information.
NOTE If the backflush location record has both the Backflush Indicator and Vendor Location indicator checked, the item will only be backflushed when subcontract receipts are performed. Work Orders will not be backflushed under this condition.
Home Project Indicator: Indicates whether items are to be carried in the Home Project or Not Home (Project-specific). When checked, value is obtained from the Comm Code associated with the Item. When unchecked, the value can be set by the user.
Responsible Planner: Planner responsible for this Inventory Item. If Com Code is overridden, you can choose any active Planner.
Shelf Life: Indicates the number of days before a Lot expires once put into stock. When Item is stocked, the Exp Date is calculated by adding the Shelf Life to the stocking date. When adding Lot Items via PO or WO Rcpt, the Exp Date can be defined by the user.
Assign Serial Number at SO Shipment: Indicates whether Serial Number is assigned at Shipment
Allow Lot to be Entered at WO Receipt: When checked, the Lot Number of a lot-controlled Parent Item may be entered in the WO Receipt process. Note that the Lot Number can still be assigned on the WO if desired.
NOTE In the manufacturing process for certain items, the Lot will be used to define an attribute of the item (example: color). The list of attributes (lots) will be decided up front and the Inventory By Lot Number (ICITEMLOT) records created. Subsequently, all references to the attribute will be validated against the predefined list.
All WO Lots Must be Predefined: When checked, new WO parent Lot Numbers can't be assigned on the WO directly or during WO Receipt - they must be predefined by going to the Site Map menu > Inventory Management > Inventory by Lot Number and adding the Lot Number there prior to assignment.
NOTE In the manufacturing process for certain items, the Lot will be used to define an attribute of the item (example: color). The list of attributes (lots) will be decided up front and the Inventory By Lot Number (ICITEMLOT) records created. Subsequently, all references to the attribute will be validated against the predefined list.
Print Individual Serials on WO Pick List: When checked, individual serial numbers will be printed on WO Pick List.
Material Overhead Rate: The percentage to be multiplied times the material cost to calculate an overhead value. This rate is used in both the weighted average cost and standard cost environment.
Allocation Policy: Allocation Policy controls whether allocation logic is enabled for the item with regards to WOs, Subcontract POs, SOs and Xfer Orders.
Quantity Decimal: This is the decimal precision in which Inventory balances are expressed. An entry of 3 indicates the Inventory balance can be held to 3 decimals places.
Accounting Dimension: The dimension Source set on the Company for Purchase Item is controlled here.
Organizational Department: Organizational Department that this Item is associated with.
Mobile Label Template: Select the desired Mobile Label Template from the dropdown.
Expiration Date is Required: Requires an expiration date at the time of item receipt. When checked, the value is derived from the commodity code. When not checked, the value entered on this page is used.
SEE ALSO
Inventory Item Master
Inventory Commodity Code
Inventory Commodity Code Misc Tab
Expiration Behavior for Lot Controlled Items
