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Overview
In some systems, the Item Master is nothing more than a list of product codes that are only used to save users from manually typing descriptions on sales invoices. In NorthScope, the Item Master is the foundation of the entire system. To best capitalize on many of the features in NorthScope, including those you may not implement until a future date, a dedicated effort should be placed on constructing the Item Master. This document contains information to help you create an Item Master that works for your business and will allow you to best utilize the features of NorthScope. It also contains tips and best practices to help you maximize the benefits of the software.
Product Lifecycle
Image 1 illustrates a simplistic view of the lifecycle of Raw Material moving through a This document contains information to help you implement Inventory within NorthScope. It also contains tips and best practices to help you maximize the benefits of the software.
Product Lifecycle
Image 1 illustrates a simplistic view of the lifecycle of Raw Material moving through a Plant to become finished production. While this represents what is “physically’ happening, it may not represent effective data collection points, especially without a data collection system.
Image 1: Lifecycle of Raw Material, Work in Process, and Finished Good Items
Item Types
NorthScope supports multiple ‘Item Types’ to help organize your item master. These Item Types behave one of two ways with respect to managing perpetual inventory balances.
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What makes Items unique?
In some systems, the Item Master is nothing more than a list of product codes that are only used to save users from manually typing descriptions on sales invoices. In NorthScope, the Item Master is the foundation of the entire system. To best capitalize on many of the features in NorthScope, including those you may not implement until a future date, a dedicated effort should be placed on constructing the Item Master. This document contains information to help you create an Item Master that works for your business and will allow you to best utilize the features of NorthScope. It also contains tips and best practices to help you maximize the benefits of the software.
There are several factors to consider when creating your Item Master so simply cloning the Item setup from your current system may not be best choice. NorthScope may have different functionality, you may want to manage aspects of your business differently, and/or you may want to set it up to accommodate growth or expansion. There are several areas within NorthScope that rely on Item ID’s including: Inventory, Sales Order, Pricing, Sales Programs, Costing, Manufacturing, and Sales Analysis so having a well thought out plan may save you from costly rework later. Because of this, you should consider this from several angles.
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