Parts Unit of Measure
Streamline Order Fulfillment for Hose and Seal Assemblies
Are fragmented inventory pulls and complex order fulfillment for items like hose and seal assemblies creating costly inefficiencies and frustrating your parts teams?
When ordering materials like hose or seals through DBS/DBSi, the system often attempts to pull smaller, separate pieces from across multiple branch inventories to fulfill a single order. For example, an order for 250 centimeters of hose in DBS/DBSi might result in three separate pulls—25 cm from Branch A, 125 cm from Branch B, and 100 cm from Branch C.
The Parts Unit of Measure (UOM) application from FDC Solutions is a critical enhancement that allows your dealership to set the UOM measure for SOS and stores to apply the logic of a single, coherent order.
The Problem with Fragmented Ordering
Without the the Parts UOM application, attempts to fulfill orders for cut-to-length parts like hoses and seals often lead to
Logistical Headaches. Managing multiple pieces from various branches to complete one customer order
Inconsistent Fulfillment. If an order cannot be filled precisely from dealer inventory, it defaults to ordering a full pack order from Caterpillar, leading to unnecessary stock and higher costs.
Our Solution: Cohesive Inventory Control
The Parts UOM application provides the granular control needed for cut-to-length inventory, ensuring you prioritize internal efficiency and stock optimization.
Single-Order Logic
Set the Unit of Measure (UOM) at the SOS and store level to ensure the system applies the logic of a single, unified order, eliminating the fragmentation of inventory pulls across branches.
Prevent Unnecessary Orders
By enabling cohesive inventory management, you reduce the likelihood of defaulting to expensive full pack orders from Caterpillar when an order can be properly fulfilled internally.
Flexible Measurement Options
The application recognizes and supports various units of measure critical to parts like hoses and seals, including Centimeters, Decimeters, Feet, Inches, Meters, Milliliters, and Millimeters.
News and Insights
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Ready to learn more?
Ready to eliminate costly inefficiencies in your hose and seal assemblies orders? Complete the form below and allow a member of our team to show you how the Parts Unit of Measure application from FDC Solutions can help you gain the precise control needed to streamline hose and seal order fulfillment, eliminate logistical delays, and optimize your inventory dollars.