Add Input consumption

This functionality enables the user to add input consumptions for LPN and bulk items used in production.
  • Users can add input consumptions only for inventories that are part of the Bill of Material (BOM).
  • This functionality applies to operation cycles that are complete but the order is still active. Users can add input consumptions for active operation cycles via the Operator client.
  1. Select the job for which you want to Add Input Consumption.
    See Select a job.
  2. Choose the tab WIP In.
  3. At the bottom of the tab, choose Details.
  4. Click Add Input Consumption in the toolbar.
  5. In the option group Input Info of the dialog box Add Input Consumption Wizard, choose one of the following:
    FieldExplanation
    LPN

    Do one of the following:

    • Enter an LPN ID
    • Click Select LPN or press Alt + S, select an LPN from the list, and click Finish
    • There are no restrictions for LPNs on the BOM of the operation.
    • However, once the user selects the LPN, the wizard will verify that it is part of the Bill of Materials (BOM)
    Item

    Do one of the following:

    • Enter an Item ID
    • Click Select Item or press Alt + I, select the item from the list, and click Finish.
    Items are restricted to the BOM of the operation.
    Lot

    Do one of the following:

    • Enter a Lot ID
    • Click Select Lot or press Alt + L, select the lot from the list, and click Finish.
    LOT inventory are restricted to the BOM of the operation.
  6. Choose one or more LPN or bulk items from the option Inventory.
  7. In the option group Quantity, do one of the following:
    FieldExplanation
    Consumption

    Enter the new consumed quantity of the inventory.

    The unit of measurement can be changed. Choose the required Unit from the drop-down.
    New Quantity

    Enter the new available quantity of the inventory.
    When an additional input consumption is added, the system automatically decreases the available quantity of the inventory to account for this additional consumption. It updates the quantity of the new available inventory to reflect the additional consumption or vice versa.
    A warning appears to verify the inventory to ensure the selected inventory is not assigned to another allocation or task.
  8. Click Finish.