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MRO Inventory Optimization

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Add a workflow rule that is notification only

We have many stakeholders that would like to be made aware of changes to reorder values; however, they do not necessarily need to be involved in the approval process for these changes. Can we add a workflow rule that is notification only so that t...
4 days ago in MRO Inventory Optimization 0 Submitted

Allow inventory supervisors the access to stop processing an SLC CR on behalf of the inventory team member that is currently processing the CR, but is out of the office.

It would be useful in the case of an inventory controller being out of the office and a site needs an SLC CR actioned ASAP. It would benefit the flow of production. All inventory supervisors would have access that would enable them to stop process...
8 months ago in MRO Inventory Optimization 1 Future consideration

Projected Demand Widget

Our clients have been asking for this functionality independently and every time they see Change Request module they ask "can a user submit a forecast? that can be updated in the record?" Currently that is not possible.
about 1 month ago in MRO Inventory Optimization 1 Future consideration

Workflow Completion Notificaton

One of my workflow clients is putting the inventory controller at the end of the approval workflow so the controller is aware that approvals have completed. This is highly inefficient as it causes an additional lag in processing time (particularly...
about 2 years ago in MRO Inventory Optimization 1 Planned for future release

Have an option for Items List View "Notes" icon be visible for Item Notes only

Currently the "Notes Icon" in the Items List view is intended to let the user know if there are relevant notes for the user, however notes are created every time an item is submitted through workflow, so many items present as having a "Note", when...
about 2 months ago in MRO Inventory Optimization 1 Future consideration

Ability to modify public filters

Unable to modify or delete public filters once they are shared. Admin or originator of the public filters should have the ability to modify or delete these public filters. These filters are extremely useful and a edit feature will very helpful.
about 2 months ago in MRO Inventory Optimization 1 Functionality already exists

Option to default the optimization method to better service level of "Optimal" and "Fixed Service Level"

For our critical materials, it is imperative that we have stock availability. To ensure this, we use fixed service levels of 98% (for top tier equipment) and 95% for the remainder of material marked critical in SAP. HOWEVER, often times, the Optim...
9 months ago in MRO Inventory Optimization 1 Future consideration

Please turn on the ability to include formulas in new work queues.

We have thoroughly enjoyed the new functionality of being able to create work queues; however, 9 times out of 10, I need to include a simple formula. It can be very painstaking to work these issues through support tickets, and it would be so much ...
about 2 months ago in MRO Inventory Optimization 1 Planned for future release

Having a column that shows the value of the min changes being made before upload

My problem is I would like to know the value of the changes I'm making before it gets uploaded back to us. There are a few options which I will rank in favourability A column showing the value of the min change for that item (eg calculated formula...
about 2 months ago in MRO Inventory Optimization 1 Not under consideration

Add a "reject" button in addition to approve and defer.

The current practice of our users, if they do not want to accept the tool's recommended parameters, is to make a note, select "approve" but leave the export button unchecked. It can be difficult to determine whether or not the tool's recommendatio...
9 months ago in MRO Inventory Optimization 1 Future consideration

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