Material relationships: alternatives, supersessions and where-used
Knowing how materials relate to each other, and to the equipment they support, turns a flat material list into something planners can reason about.
Relationships StoXeo keeps
- Alternative, substitute and equivalent materials
- Supersedes and superseded by
- Used on equipment and plant area
- Component of an assembly or rotable
- Manufacturer and manufacturer part number
- Supplier part numbers per supplier
Why it matters for inventory
When equipment is retired or modified, linked materials are flagged for review. When an item is short, approved alternatives are visible. When a part is superseded, old stock can be used up before the new number is bought.
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