Understanding Inventory Availability for Crew Scheduling

As the job planning process continues, the system checks availability for the materials required for the orders in the schedule period. During the review of the crew schedule, a parts availability flag appears for each task on the schedule. The flag indicates one of the following conditions:

• No materials planned.

• Materials planned and no shortages exist.

• Materials planned and shortages exist.

A material shortage warning appears if a negative stock availability exists for an open part on the parts list, or an open purchase order exists for the work order. The parts availability screen can be accessed to review the availability for the individual parts on the work order, or to review the open order inquiry displaying open purchase orders required for the work order.