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MRO Inventory Optimization

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Ability for Approvers to update fields as a part of Workflow Approvals

As an Inventory Controller, I would like the capability for the original (1st) Workflow Approver to be able to update data against specific fields. These fields are those that contain information that is required to be provided by the Workflow App...
14 days ago in MRO Inventory Optimization 0 Future consideration

Ability to present 'Action' options to Approver(s) within Workflow Approvals

As an Inventory Controller, when creating some types of Workflow Rules, I would like the ability to add a list of 'options' for the original (1st) Workflow approver to choose from as a part of their approval, that relate to the result of the appro...
14 days ago in MRO Inventory Optimization 0 Future consideration

We would like the ability to add docs/pictures to materials in bulk.

After performing annual inventory counts, there are many useful pictures that we would like to be able to upload at once. In attention to pictures, there may be spec sheets from the manufacturer, test records, etc. It can be time consuming to add ...
about 1 month ago in MRO Inventory Optimization 1 Future consideration

Item Change Request Form for Processors is different from Requestors

When a requestor submits a CR, they see the "Current" values and the "Requested" values, but from the processor's view - they are unable to see the "Current" values
about 2 months ago in MRO Inventory Optimization 1 Future consideration

make "in list" filtering work as a "select from list"

When you use a filter of "in list" or "one of" the user has to type out individual values, which can be difficult for users to know exactly what values are acceptable. - if the field is "list" based, we should provide the list and allow the user t...
about 2 months ago in MRO Inventory Optimization 1 Future consideration

Can we include the "Last Reviewed By" and/or "Last updated By" be included in the Item View Grid?

Can we include the "Last Reviewed By" and/or "Last updated By" be included in the Item View Grid?
2 months ago in MRO Inventory Optimization 1 Future consideration

Remove Division from mandatory field when bulk editing from file

Division is currently a mandatory field when bulk editing from file, our company uses Plant and Material to identify a unique record, to a certain degree Store ( or SLOC in SAP). I suggest we do away with Division as a mandatory input if other cus...
3 months ago in MRO Inventory Optimization 1 Future consideration

Addition of an logical Assignee column to Change Request

Adding an rule-based Assignee column to Change Requests would allow client supervisors or managers to “asssign” a CR prior to being picked up by a processor.
4 months ago in MRO Inventory Optimization 1 Future consideration

Exclude set periods from the Movement and Forecast Usage calculation due to strike or curtailment

Asset Intensive companies tend to have unionized labor forces that can go "on strike" for a number of months at a time. The usage during these strike periods tends to be considerably curtailed or non-existent. The impact of a 4-6 months-long strik...
8 months ago in MRO Inventory Optimization 1 Future consideration

Rotables Logic Widget

A Functionality around Split Valuation materials to allow for overall right-sizing Core, Repaired, New, Capital materials from SOH and ROP/MAX = How many of each type is needed, how many are "in rotation" where are they, how many are due back eith...
10 months ago in MRO Inventory Optimization 6 Future consideration