INV R2i Oracle R11i New Features

Oracle R11i New Features
Inventory
Author: Paul A. Cyphers

Date: May 11, 2000
Rapid Return on Investment

R11i New Features – Inventory
Revised 6/21/00
Table of Contents
Introduction................................................................................................................ 3
New Features - Inventory........................................................................................... 3

Move Orders..................................................................................................................................... 3
Description.................................................................................................................................... 4
Implementation Issues................................................................................................................... 4
User Issues.................................................................................................................................... 5
Shortage Messages............................................................................................................................ 6
Description.................................................................................................................................... 6
User Issues.................................................................................................................................... 6
Kanban Enhancements...................................................................................................................... 7
Description.................................................................................................................................... 7
User Issues.................................................................................................................................... 7
Serial Number Genealogy................................................................................................................. 8
Description.................................................................................................................................... 8
User Issues.................................................................................................................................... 8
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Introduction
This document was prepared a summary of new functionality incorporated in Release 11i of the Oracle
Applications. The contents are based on Oracle instructor-led training attended by the author. For
additional information on Oracle R11i, check the Oracle Solutions Center website at
http://tangle.us.kworld.kpmg.com/oracle/. From the Home page, select Oracle Corporation > Release
Information.
For each new feature, the document provides a description of the functionality, and details
implementation and user/training issues that KPMG practitioners should be aware of. New or
Enhancement at the beginning of each description indicates whether the feature is completely new
functionality, or an enhancement/extension of R11 functionality
New Features - Inventory
 Move Orders
 Shortage Messages
 Kanban Enhancements
 Serial Number Genealogy
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Move Orders
Description
New – This long awaited feature solves the problem of requesting materials internally to be moved to
or issued from a subinventory. The two step process begins with the requester generating a Move
Order for material movement. This order can then be transacted as a subinventory transfer or account
issue (transfer). These orders allow for a faster response, more warehouse visibility and better
tracking of inventory movement. This feature removes the need for any kind of manual tracking thus
decreasing human intervention. Within the warehouse the move orders are “Detailed” using inventory
picking rules along with item transaction defaults, to create the detail line of the move orders. Also
the Move Orders can be transacted through API’s allowing for secondary systems such a data
collection devices to provide data for moves.
There are two types of Move Orders: Requisition and Replenishment. A Requisition type is manual
process requiring entry for a Subinventory Transfer or Account Issue. The requisition can optionally
go through a workflow to gain planner approval much like a purchase requisition. If there is planner
approval then the planner can either reject or approve the Move Order. If the Move Order does not
require Planner Approval then Move Order automatically becomes approved. A Replenishment Move
Order is automatically approved for Kanban, Min-Max, and Reorder Point planning. Once approved,
the Move Order data is transferred to be a Miscellaneous Transaction.
There is also a Pick Wave Move Order that will be released with Oracle Order Management. The
pick wave process issues move orders to move materials from a stock location to a staging location
using a subinventory transfer process and move order. For more information see the New Features
Review of Order Management.
Implementation Issues
Setting up Move Orders require four different settings:

Item Attribute – A Planner must be defined if an approval is required.
Organizational Level – A Time Out period in days must be set for Notifications Action to be
initiated. Also a Move Order time-out action must be set. If time-out is 0, the move
order is automatically approved. A reminder is sent twice and after two time-outs the
approval action is performed.
Inventory Parameters - Org Level Approval default value should be zero if there is no planner.
Subinventory – Notify Engineering Approval List generates additional workflow notifications.
Setting up approvals for Move Orders. Create notification list and attach to subinventory.
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Sourcing Types: Supplier – Purchase Requisition

Intra-Org Inventory – Internal Requisitions
Subinventory – Move Orders. Setup Inventory picking rules
Item Subinventory Defaults can now suggest Destination Subinventory and Locators during the Move,
For Kanban the pull sequence source type must be set to Intra Org. For a Replenishment Move Order
the Source type must be set to Subinventory. Requires Source Subinventory be set at time
subinventory level. This is not the same default type used for shipping or receiving.
This feature is still immature and offers no reports or inquiries regarding move orders.
User Issues
Approvals - If an approval is required for a move order a notifications are sent to the item planner who
can approve or reject the transaction.
Reservations – Material Availability, Reserved and Pending Transactions will be excluded from
Material Availability windows and Demand against item in the Supply\Demand window.
Transaction – On-Hand, Move Orders not yet completed are treated as Pending Transactions. The
Detailing process should not be done until transacting the Move Order.
There are three components to a Move Order: Header, Lines and Line Details. Header has Order
Type and Number along with Default Source and Destination. Lines include Item, Project/Task,
Request Quantity, Source, Destination and Completed Quantity. At the detail level there is the Item,
Lot/Serial Numbers, Quantity/UOM, Source and Destination (Locators).
Move Order – Entry Form separate for Transact (Select Item). After completing move order not
immediately available for transaction. Not viewable in Supply Demand
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Shortage Messages
Description
New – When a material transaction is performed Oracle Inventory checks to see if any shortages exist
for that item. If a shortage exists the system notifies the user by a real-time message or workflow
notification of where the shortage exists. Helps eliminate unnecessary stocking when material is
needed elsewhere, although a Move Order must still be generated. Viewing Potential Shortage for
WIP Jobs/Schedules or Sales Orders. Potential Shortages is when demand is unsatisfied. Actual
shortage is when picked quantity is less than demand quantity.
Setup Issues – Org > Shortage Parameters (Check Shortages Parameter) Valid Workdays
Schedule Processor to send Notifications

Reports > Material Shortages Processor > Shortages (Workflow Notifications)
Transaction Types – Online and Notification looks at transaction actions (Receipts, Misc., WIP, and
WOL completion). Determine which demand sources should be considered as potential
shortages requiring shortage messages.
Determine which items should have shortage checks. Item > Inventory > Check Material Shortages
Determine the recipients and the method for delivering Shortage Messages
 PO > Buyer
 Planning > Planner
User Issues
Following transactions windows detect shortages (seeded):

Purchase order/RMA receipts
Miscellaneous Transaction
WIP material transactions
WIP completions
WOL Completions
Drill down to jobs through items or BOM to see actual shortage.
Check Inventory >On-Hand Availability >“View Material Shortages” screen to view shortages by part.
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Kanban Enhancements
Description
Enhancement
Production Order – Card can be replenished from WIP job and the empty card automatically creates a
schedule or job.
Intra Org – Items can be replenished from a subinventory, an empty card generates a Replenishment
move order. Had to create a Subinventory Kanban (inter-org or supplier) in previous versions. Move
order is automatically approved and ready for transaction. Intra-Org Cards can initiate approved
move orders within an organization.
Inventory Planning Method: Not Planned
Define Planner
Setup - Pull Sequence > Source (Two new Intra-Org and Production)
Pull sequence record has defined fixed lot multiplier, safety stock and fixed order quantity.
Three different setup configurations based on Intra-Org, Inter-Org, and Production. Set all Item
attributes at organization level. Define pull sequences and specify the appropriate source types.
User Issues
For more information see FLOW New Features document.

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Serial Number Genealogy

Description
New - Traces components and end assemblies backward and forward. Allows tracing from component
to assembly. Relates to model/unit effectivity and project manufacturing. Enables user to View
Genealogy and Parent-Child relationships. Assists in Product recall and Return. Can be done through
graphical user interface. Not required but requires a great amount of linkage (See Model Number
Effectivity in BOM and PJM)
Determine which assembly items have serial generation, and designate assembly item will have serial
genealogy prespecified. Components items with serial numbers can either be designated at time of
Receipt or are predefined. Not required for all items but requires linkage within item and to build
predefined serial numbers.
User Issues
Serial numbers not required at transaction. To have linkage the serial numbers must be entered.
Still problems in WIP when there is no linkage.
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New Features - Inventory........................................................................................... 3

New Features - Inventory

Setting up Move Orders require four different settings:

Sourcing Types: Supplier – Purchase Requisition

Schedule Processor to send Notifications

Following transactions windows detect shortages (seeded):

Drill down to jobs through items or BOM to see actual shortage.

Inventory Planning Method: Not Planned

For more information see FLOW New Features document.

Serial Number Genealogy

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