RE: How to Handle Product Numbers

Why not end your part numbers with the length?  Xxxxxx-24 and Xxxxxx-26
We do this scheme for material type, diameter, length, and finish.  Example
A800-06-100-05.

Greg

-----Original Message-----
From: Jeff Green [mailto:jgreen@xxxxxxxxxxxx] 
Sent: Tuesday, May 25, 2004 5:04 PM
To: mapics-l@xxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: How to Handle Product Numbers

We create a different part number for each product we make, but it is out of
control.  Most items are the same type of product but different lengths, so
for example a piece of roofing that is 24" long has one part number and a
piece that is identical expect 26" long has a different part number.  Does
anyone know a better way to handle this within MAPICS?
 
Jeff Green
ERP Manager
Metal Sales Manufacturing
7800 State Route 60
Sellersburg, IN 47172
(812) 218-7349
 
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