Streamline Your Inventory and Purchasing

Project Overview: Supply is a crucial component of our heavy equipment management solution. It provides end-to-end management of inventory and purchasing processes, enabling businesses to optimize their stock levels, streamline procurement, and ensure parts availability for maintenance operations.

Objectives

1. Implement an intelligent cataloging system for easy part identification and retrieval.
2. Integrate inventory management with work orders for streamlined maintenance operations.
3. Provide comprehensive cost tracking throughout the purchasing process.
4. Enable efficient supplier management and order processing.

Features

1. Intelligent Cataloging:

• Easily search and locate parts with our advanced cataloging system.
• Implement patterned searches for quick identification of needed items.

2. Work Order Integration:

• Request parts directly through work orders for streamlined processes.
• Issue parts directly from work orders or through the inventory system.

3. Multi-Stage Cost Tracking:

• Monitor forecast, committed, and invoiced costs throughout the purchasing process.
• Provide detailed cost breakdowns for accurate financial tracking and budgeting.

4. Order Management:

• Track shipping dates, expected arrival, freight costs, and more.
• Set up automatic purchase order generation based on inventory levels.

5. Supplier Integration:

• Access supplier information, previous orders, and delivery instructions.
• Manage and evaluate supplier performance for informed purchasing decisions.

Technology Stack

• Backend: Open-source technologies with open standards for flexibility and scalability.
• Database: Robust database system capable of handling complex inventory relationships and historical data.
• User Interface: Intuitive design for easy inventory management and purchasing across various devices.

Outcome

The Supply module has significantly improved inventory and purchasing processes in heavy equipment industries. Users report optimized inventory levels, reduced carrying costs, and improved parts availability for maintenance operations. The streamlined procurement process has led to cost savings and more efficient overall operations.