Automating Inventory Depletion for Complex Medical Device BOMs Using Airtable

The Client

The Challenge

1. Manual, time-consuming process for decrementing inventory

2. Need to handle multiple lots and locations for each part

3. Lack of an efficient work order system integrated with inventory management

4. Requirement to follow specific inventory rules (e.g., using lowest lot numbers first, prioritizing certain locations)

The Solution

1. Creation of a Work Order system integrated with existing inventory data

2. Development of a Work Order Line Items table to manage multiple systems per order

3. Implementation of lookup and rollup fields to connect work orders with parts and quantities

4. Design of an automation system to handle inventory decrementing based on work orders

The Results

1. Streamlined work order creation process

2. Automated inventory decrementing, reducing manual effort and potential errors

3. Improved traceability of parts used in each product

4. Enhanced ability to manage complex BOMs efficiently

5. Potential for better inventory forecasting and management

Return on Investment

1. Time saved in manual inventory management processes

2. Reduced errors in inventory tracking

3. Improved accuracy in production planning

4. Better utilization of inventory, potentially reducing carrying costs

Tech Used

• 100% Airtable

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