Allow Substitute- if checked, another item can be used in place of this one if this one is not available. The other items are defined through the Substitute Items option.
Alternate Part #is a different number that can be used to identify the part. It is optional. If used, you can set your initial part search to start with this value.
Core Part #identifies
the core part, if applicable. If you enter a part number for the
core that doesn't currently exist, an item master record is created
for it that is linked to the parent. You can click on the Prompt
button to select the core part
from a list.
Default Vendoris
the company the item is normally purchased from. You can click
on the Prompt
button to select the vendor from a list.
Descriptionis the name of the part. The format of the name should be consistent so it will be easier to find (e.g. noun first, followed by an adjective describing the part: Lamp, Dome), and it should include as much detail as possible.
Expense Itemidentifies whether this item is expense or stocked.
GST Categorydefines
the amount of federal tax that is charged on this item. You can
click on the Prompt button to select
the tax category from a list.
Hazardous Materialis
the category of hazardous material this item belongs to. It is
optional. You can click on the Prompt
button to select the hazardous material category from a list.
Item Categoryidentifies
the kind of item this is. Separating items into categories allows
the parts manager to automatically charge different expense accounts
for use of parts. It is also used to separate parts into groups
for purchasing; a purchase agent can be authorized to purchase
only certain categories of inventory. Note that cores have their
own category. You can click on the Prompt
button to select the item category from a list.
Item Freeze Flagidentifies
whether the item is frozen on issue, frozen on purchase, frozen
on both, not frozen, or discontinued. This lets you freeze the
issue of a part, or freeze the purchase. You can click on the
Prompt button
to select the freeze flag from a list.
Item Manufactureris
the company that makes the item. You can click on the Prompt
button to select the manufacturer
from a list.
Item Type Code identifies
whether the item is purchased, manufactured, or core. You can
click on the Prompt button to select
the item type from a list.
Manufacturer Item #is the number used by the manufacturer of the part to identify it. It is optional.
Measurement Deviceidentifies
what kind of measurements are tracked on the part, if any; e.g.
days in service, brake pad thickness, tire groove height, etc.
You can click on the Prompt button to
select the metric from a list.
Min/Max Qty- the first field is the minimum number of units of the item allowed in stock before an order must be issued. The second field is the maximum number of units of the item allowed in stock; the units ordered on a purchase order plus the units available in stock cannot exceed this number. They are optional.
Multiple Location- if checked, the item will have more than one location (row/shelf/bin) in the warehouse.
Override Vendoris
the vendor used for the part at your warehouse, if different from
the Default Vendor. You can click on the Prompt
button to select the vendor from a list.
Primary Location Row/Shelf/Binis the first row, shelf,
and bin the item is stocked in at the your warehouse. You can
click on the Prompt button to select
the row, shelf, and bin from a list.
Product Categoryis
a second level of grouping items within item categories for restriction
of purchase agent authority. It may also help to identify which
department performs maintenance on the part. You can click on
the Prompt
button to select the product category from a list.
PST Exemptidentifies whether or not this item is exempt from provincial or state sales tax.
Purchase UOMis
the unit of measure used to purchase the item from the vendor,
i.e. the vendor's unit of measure for the item. You can click
on the Prompt
button to select the unit of measure from a list.
Rebuildableis no longer used.
Replenishment Methodidentifies whether re-orders
of the item are based on minimum/maximum values or economic order
quantity (EOQ), or if it is an expense item. You can click on
the Prompt
button to select the replenishment method from a list.
Replenishment Methodidentifies whether re-orders
of the item at your warehouse are based on minimum/maximum values
or economic order quantity (EOQ), or if it is an expense item.
You can click on the Prompt button to
select the replenishment method from a list.
Serialized- if checked, serial numbers for the item will be tracked in the system. This means Enrich will require serial numbers to be entered whenever the item is received in stock, transferred, counted, or used on a work order.
Stocking UOMidentifies
the units used to measure the item in the stock room. You can
click on the Prompt button to select
the unit of measure from a list.
UOMis
the unit of measure used for the measurement device, e.g. days,
inches, millimeters, etc. You can click on the Prompt button to select the unit of measure from a list.
VMRSis
the 3-part Vehicle Maintenance Reporting Standard code identifying
the part, if applicable. It consists of the system code, assembly
code, and part code. It can be useful to enter the system level
part of the code to prevent incorrect entry of a part on work
orders. You can click on the Prompt
button to select the VMRS from a list.
Warrantyis
a specific warranty that applies to the part. It is optional.
You can click on the Prompt button to
select the warranty from a list.
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