Tools Requirement Planning (TRP)

Use the Tools Requirement Planning module to control the tools that are required by production orders and service orders.

The Tools Requirement Planning module supports the following functions:

  • Tool identification and marking.
  • Tool requirements planning.
  • Tool procurement (together with the Purchase Control module).
  • Tool dispensing and scheduling.
  • Tool refurbishing.
  • Tool tracking and disposal.
  • Tool performance measurement.

Tools are defined as purchased items with Tool item type specification. These items can be purchased and stored in a warehouse like any other item.

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