outside processing

["Chick Doe" <Cdoe@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

version 6.1

we have a variety of parts that we need to send outside to a vendor to
perform certain operations that we cannot perform. in many cases we are
sending a batch of parts out nearly every day to have the same operation
performed (ie plating). our current practice is to create a distinct
outside processing po each time we send parts out. thus we can end up
with many separate po's that all reference the same work order and
operation. 

is it possible to set up some form of blanket PO (perhaps for a yearly
qty) for an outside operation? how would you update this PO to specify
the various shop orders that you cut during the year? and if you were
able to do this, would the shop orders ever close because the po was not
fully closed?

how do others handle repeated OP operations? must you make a new PO
each time?

chick doe
prime measurement products