On this tab, you can specify the item storage parameters and parameters for replenishing. This tab is not available for the Job Type item type.
The Items (create) form. The Storage and Purchasing Parameters tab
In the Warehouse field select the warehouse where the item is stocked by default.
The Cell field is available only if the Enable Bin Locations option is selected on the Administration > Settings > Purchasing and Warehouses form. Select the location in warehouse where this item is stocked. Locations can be defined only for warehouses for which the Use Bin Locations option is selected in the master record.
Production and Purchasing Parameters
In the Replenishment Method field, select the method to be used to replenish the stock of this item:
- Purchase: The item will be purchased. For this method, select the default supplier in the Supplier field below.
- Production: The item will be produced at your company. If this method will be used, select the specification to be used for production.
- Processing: The item will be replenished in the result of processing at a subcontractor facilities.
In the Supplier field, select the default supplier of this item.
In the Replenish Term (Days) field, specify the number of days required for the item to be delivered to the warehouse from the supplier.
In the Specification field, select the specification that must be used to manufacture this item, perform work or provide the service.
The Time norm field appears only for the item of the Operation type and is used for the number of hours usually spent by employees on the operation/work.
Click the Inventory Management link on the top if you need to set up Inventory Minimum which means the safety stock (minimum quantity stocked in the warehouse to secure possible disruptions of supplies/production).