2 results found

1. Proactive BoM building process

   Currently the only way BoMs are built is by consuming parts (retroactive approach given a breakdown happened), and manually adding parts from a critical spare analysis, or some similar project, and I think it would be worthwhile to have a proactive process.

   I'm picturing something like a button in the parts section where the tech could enter whatever part information he has available and a field to upload a nameplate picture. Then this submission goes to the SCS to review validate and either order for spare, or find/create a part ID and add to the BoM for future ordering purposes. This would also help avoid the problem where a tech adds part needs to a WO just to get it ordered for inventory. We could have a toggle where the technician can request it to be ordered for inventory and maybe it can generate an inventory req for that part which the SCS can review for need/accuracy, etc.

   Currently the only way BoMs are built is by consuming parts (retroactive approach given a breakdown happened), and manually adding parts from a critical spare analysis, or some similar project, and I think it would be worthwhile to have a proactive process.

   I'm picturing something like a button in the parts section where the tech could enter whatever part information he has available and a field to upload a nameplate picture. Then this submission goes to the SCS to review validate and either order for spare, or find/create a part ID and add to the BoM for future ordering purposes.… more

   7 votes

   Vote Vote Vote Vote

   We're glad you're here

   Please sign in to leave feedback

   Signed in as (Sign out)

   Close

   Close

   Vote

   We’ll send you updates on this idea

   1 comment  ·  Supply Chain  ·  Delete…  ·  Admin →
   How important is this to you?

   Not at all You must login first! Important You must login first! Critical You must login first!

   We're glad you're here

   Please sign in to leave feedback

   Signed in as (Sign out)

   Close

   Close

   Submit Rating
   under review  ·  AdminMandapaka, Alekhya (Admin, Advanced Technology Services, Inc.) responded

   It is better suited for the new supply chain portal rather than EFP.

   
   

   Implementing this feature will require additional infrastructure beyond data entry, while we see strong value in this concept, it will not be part of the "Day One" supply chain release. However, we have noted it as a placeholder for future development.

2. BOM Updating Manually

   Currently in the system is it configured where a technician consumes a part, it is added automatically into the BOM of the equipment asset. I believe this function should be taken off. This often muddies up the BOMs where any small thing that can be consumed on an asset is added, where eventually a BOM can have 100, 200 etc line items. Moreover, when an item is updated and/or retrofitted, it will add that item but also have kept the previous item as well. If another person or technician goes into a BOM and looks for a part (Example motor) and finds that the BOM is listing 3 different motors for example, then they would have to go back out to the equipment and verify which motor it is and then come back to check if it is in stock. Overall, it defeats the purpose of a BOM then if it isn't a complete accurate reference point. This would mean an individual such as engineer, SCS, Planner etc would have to go into each BOM periodically and audit what is accurate or not.

   I think having this many individuals having access to change/adjust the BOM becomes a problem especially when there isn't a check or balance. Having this function off will make sure that BOMs are reliable and only changed by people who it is in their job plan (Planner, SCS, Engineer etc) manually.

   Currently in the system is it configured where a technician consumes a part, it is added automatically into the BOM of the equipment asset. I believe this function should be taken off. This often muddies up the BOMs where any small thing that can be consumed on an asset is added, where eventually a BOM can have 100, 200 etc line items. Moreover, when an item is updated and/or retrofitted, it will add that item but also have kept the previous item as well. If another person or technician goes into a BOM and looks for a part (Example motor)… more

   1 vote

   Vote Vote Vote Vote

   We're glad you're here

   Please sign in to leave feedback

   Signed in as (Sign out)

   Close

   Close

   Vote

   We’ll send you updates on this idea

   0 comments  ·  Supply Chain  ·  Delete…  ·  Admin →
   How important is this to you?

   Not at all You must login first! Important You must login first! Critical You must login first!

   We're glad you're here

   Please sign in to leave feedback

   Signed in as (Sign out)

   Close

   Close

   Submit Rating
   under review  ·  AdminMandapaka, Alekhya (Admin, Advanced Technology Services, Inc.) responded

   The current configuration was originally designed to ensure asset records don't remain empty, given that manual maintenance across every asset isn't scalable with our current resources, while also preserving cross-site visibility of parts history. Because this touches core operational workflows and historical site practices, any decision to alter this setup or to establish a formal auditing process requires review and alignment with leadership. We will continue to evaluate.