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IBM Maximo EAM Kits FunctionalitySyed Umar AnisJune - 2014OverviewKit functionality allows us to create item that has componentsBoth kit and its components are defined in Item Master application as regular ItemsInventory application allows us to assemble or disassemble kits. This automatically adjusts the current inventory balance for kit and its components

How to Create a KitItem NumberDescriptionTST1111111Computer Case, CPU, MotherboardTST2222222Computer MouseTST3333333Computer KeyboardTST4444444Computer MonitorItem NumberDescriptionTST8888888Desktop PCConsider the following items defined in Maximo Item MasterAs the above items are components of desktop PC, we can define a new item called Desktop PC and link above items as components using kit functionality.Create Kit Item

Link Components with Kit ItemSpecify Item Assembly Structure

How to Assemble kitAdd the Kit Item and its components to a storeWhen you add a kit item to store, kit components are automatically addedLets assume the components already have balances as shownMyStoreMyStoreMyStoreMyStoreMyStoreMyStore

Open the Kit item in Inventory application and select Assemble Kit from Select Action menu

Assemble Kit dialog shows the possible quantity that can be assembled

Let assemble 3 kits

Kit quantity increases to 3 after assembling. Balances of components are reduced accordingly.

How to Disassemble KitOpen Kit item in Inventory application and choose Disassemble Kit from Select Action menu.

Lets disassemble 1 kit out of the 3 available

Kit quantity is now down to 2 after disassemblingComponents quantities are increased accordingly

Functional detailsKit in Item MasterAn item could be part of more than one kitsA kit component can itself be a kit, allowing multiple level of compositionA kit item cannot be condition enabled or rotatingWhen you add a kit item to store, kit components are automatically added

Kit in InventoryInventory application has the Assemble Kit / Disassemble Kit actions (explained earlier)Financial transactions are generated when kit is assembled or disassembledAverage cost of the items are also affected With kits, there could be a potential issue in determining the right balance of items. Inventory application will not show the aggregate current balance of a component. If kit is assembled, balance will not show up on components. For example, inventory might show that there is no Keyboard available, but it might be available as part of assembled Desktop PC.This is a reasonable behavior that requires clarification and emphasis while implementation.

Procuring Kits Both kit and its components can be purchased as both are regular Maximo items with their own description, specification etc.Specifying a kit items on Purchase Requisition or Purchase Order will not include any details about the assembly structure / components automatically.END