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Maximo Inventory Optimization

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Ability to copy a work queue as a starting point

We have some very similar work queues which are quite complex. It would be helpful if, like you can with tableau reports, you could "copy" an existing work queue as a starting point so that you don't have to recreate all the rules and risk missing...
3 months ago in Maximo Inventory Optimization 3 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...
over 1 year ago in Maximo Inventory Optimization 1 Future consideration

Ability to download and have additional filters in the References tab

I find that the References tab is very useful, but I need to be able to download to Excel so that I can do proper analysis. Additionally, I would appreciate the ability to have additional filters similar to what I have on the Items tab (ex: Distin...
4 months ago in Maximo Inventory Optimization 3 Future 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...
over 1 year ago in Maximo Inventory Optimization 1 Future consideration

I would like the ability to add a calculated field/column to the Items view, similar to what you can do with a pivot table.

With a company as large as ours, different groups are interested in different metrics. It would be nearly impossible to capture and manage all of these centrally as fields in the tool. The specific example I am looking at is someone who wants to m...
over 1 year ago in Maximo Inventory Optimization 2 Future consideration

Ability to create workflow based on the requester.

We have lots of different users of the tools with different roles and levels of authority. I would like to be able to create a workflow rule based on the requestor, so that, if that individual does not have the proper level of authority to make th...
8 months ago in Maximo Inventory Optimization 1 Planned for future release

Change date used in "Reviews and Exports" report

Currently it is using a field that is labeled "Snapshot Date" but it is actually "New last period end date" which is the last day of the month before the snapshot. Given this report is looking at reviews, exports and commits it should be looking a...
5 months ago in Maximo Inventory Optimization 3 Future consideration

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...
10 months ago in Maximo Inventory Optimization 1 Planned for future release

Enhance "Stock history relocation" feature to transfer usage history between storage locations on multiple stock codes at same time.

Stock history relocation feature is very useful in transferring usage history from old storage location to another new storage location. However, it has be done one material code at a time. Operations/maintenance initiated few projects in the past...
almost 2 years ago in Maximo Inventory Optimization 0 Planned for future release

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 ...
12 months ago in Maximo Inventory Optimization 1 Planned for future release