Part Numbers

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About Part Numbers

Each item in your inventory is identified by a Part Number and a Primary ID, and has a Visibility. Part numbers must first be created in ToolHound before entering new IDs. To create a new bulk item or a consumable item, add the part number and assign the item ID.

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General tab for Part Numbers

This is the default tab for Part Numbers. All the information common across all child stocking locations and associated IDs appears on this tab. Fields on this tab include: Category Select a category from the predefi…

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Alternate IDs tab for Part Numbers

This tab on the Part Numbers page is only visible only for non-serialized inventory types. All inventory in ToolHound can be referenced by multiple unique IDs such as UPC codes from different vendors…

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Stocking Points Tab for Part Numbers

The Stocking Points tab gives an overview or summary of the total number of inventory at each location. All stocking locations are listed. For each location, you can define the minimum and maximum qu…

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Items tab for Part Numbers

The Items tab is visible only for part numbers with a serialized inventory type.  This tab displays a brief summary of each serialized item, its serial number, stocking point, storage bin, current status, and current location.…

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Notes tab for Part Numbers

Add, edit or delete notes using a rich text editor for the part number on the Notes tab. A note can be added to part number records at any point. Notes appears in bold when there are contents on the…

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Tasks tab for Part Numbers

The Tasks tab is used to add, view, or maintain service tasks for a serialized part number. Each task added to a part number is automatically passed down as a service requirement to all associated it…

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Vendors tab for Part Numbers

The Vendors tab is used to maintain a list of preferred vendors and associated details by location to be inherited by the item directly from the part number when generating purchase orders or purchase requisitions.

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Transaction History tab for Part Numbers

Use this tab to view all transactions and documents created for the selected part number or any associated item ID. ​ Double-click on any row to view the details of the transaction or document. Field…

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Certifications tab for Part Numbers

This tab is used maintain a list of certifications (training certificates, licenses, tickets, cards) for special training required to use this item. Certification expiration dates are stored on the P…

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Adding Part Numbers

Click Inventory in the left side menu bar and then click Part Numbers. Click to add a new record. Enter the minimum required information: Part Number , Description , Inventory Type and Visibility Loc…

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Looking Up Part Numbers

Look up a part number to find tools, equipment, or materials. Unique barcodes for serialized inventory can be found on the Items tab. Click I nventory in the left side menu bar, then click P art Numb…

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Editing Part Numbers

Most information on a part number can be modified or changed except the inventory type and whether it is a kit. This is most frequently used to change a part number, change a description, or add info…

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Adding a Picture to a Part Number

A picture can be added as a new part is being created or it can be added later to existing part numbers. Tip Best practice is to use a lower resolution photo, image, or picture with a smaller file size to avoid any negative impact to performance. Images are limited to a maximum size of 28.6MB.

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Changing the Picture on a Part Number

Look up the part number to edit under Inventory > Part Numbers. Click at the top right of the part number picture shown to remove the current image. Click OK to confirm. Click then navigate to the re…

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Adding a Task to a Part Number

Maintain a list of basic service requirement tasks that apply to all serialized items linked with this part number. Items inherit service requirements on the part number. Detailed service requirements and histories are stored with the serialized item. ...

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Removing a Task from a Part Number

Removing a task from a Part Number prevents it from being inherited as a service requirement by all items added to the part number in the future. This does not remove the service requirement from rel…

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Adding a Vendor to a Part Number

One or more vendors can be added to existing part numbers. These vendors can automatically populate the Reorder Worksheet as suggestions. Multiple vendors can be added for each stocking point, if des…

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Add a Certification to a Part Number

Disambiguation: Certifications are specialized training or qualifications essential to support to safe work practices. For certificate documents for service such as calibrations, see Service Tasks an…

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Deleting Part Numbers

Deleting a part number sends it, and all associated items, to the Recycle Bin. Part Numbers with any type of associated history cannot be permanently deleted from the Recycle Bin. When a record is de…

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