Matrix Items

Each block may be associated with a parent item number to represent the crop. If the crop has different items that can be the result of growing and harvesting the parent item, the system refers to this parent item as a matrix item. The variations of the parent item are set up in the item master program (P4101). During receiving, another item number may be selected from a predefined list. This replaces the original item number with an item from the matrix.

Apples is an example of a matrix crop on a block. During farming operations, the apples are graded for size and quality. Therefore, receiving variations of the item may include:

• Grade A, size large

• Grade A, size medium

• Grade B, size large

• Grade B, size medium

• Grade B, size small

Another example is green peppers. You grow green peppers, but green peppers (when allowed to sit) mature into red peppers. Matrix items accommodate receiving both red and green peppers from the same crop.