Part Management
Related: Job Management Dashboards
Part Creation
Use the Part dashboard. 1
- Search for next available part number.
- Use naming conventions:
- GM: General Material (standard catalog items)
- Custom: Custom project-specific parts
- WC: Wood Component parts
- Consult with EA if unsure.
Required Fields: Part Number, Description, UOM, Group, Class, Search.
Editing Rules:
- Part numbers are permanent once created.
- Descriptions editable only if not BOM’d.
Site Synchronization
- GM (General Materials): Created in Colorado database first, then synced to Digifab (nightly, up to 24-hour lag).
- Project-Specific Materials: Only exist in the site where created (not synced).
- Best Practice: Always use the Colorado version of “Part Entry and Update” for catalog management.
Permissions
- GM Materials: Request through designated person (Jack).
- Job/Project-Specific: Engineers create directly.
- WC and MT Parts: Engineers create and BOM directly.
- Custom Parts: Request operations assignment after creation.
Additional Dashboards
- Time Phase Inquiry: Shows demand tracking (which jobs use a material).
- Part Transaction History: Shows inventory history.
- Cycle Count: Shows current on-hand quantities.