Is it possible to create serialized assemblies and sub-assemblies?

Question asked by Stan Paulauskas - Today at 10:03 AM

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We are working to build up a series of assemblies toward a final product. The idea is to use the assembly SKU as a way to track the BOM for the components. For example,

PRODUCT_NAME
- ASSEMBLY_A
  - SUB_ASSEMBLY_A1
  - SUB_ASSEMBLY_A2
  - SKU_A
  - SKU_B
- ASSEMBLY_B
  - SUB_ASSEMBLY_B1

I would like to accomplish the following.

Create PRODUCT_NAME as a serialized assembly, which contains ASSEMBLY_A and ASSEMBLY_B.
Create ASSEMBLY_A as a serialized assembly, which contains serialized SUB_ASSEMBLY_A1 and SUB_ASSEMBLY_A2, along with two non-assembly StockCodes.

From what I can tell, It's not possible to generate sub-assemblies. We have to choose between an assembly and serialization. I also see that it's not possible to add a serialized component to an assembly. What I end up with is a series of disconnected SKUs and SNs without any clear way to link them all together without generating an invoice, order or quote.

I don't see a clear path to accomplish what I need

System Information:

Atrex 19.0.3.6
Windows 11

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Mark Culos Replied

Today at 3:25 PM

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Stan,

To answer your questions;

An assembly cannot be serialized.

An assembly can include assembly stock codes (i.e., sub-assemblies) but cannot include container items or serialized stock codes.

Based on my reading, you are correct that there is no way to accomplish what you are attempting. The closest approach is to use containers and pre-build the containers and assign the serial numbers.

Stan Paulauskas Replied

Today at 4:24 PM

Mark,

Can you expand upon the following statement?

The closest approach is to use containers and pre-build the containers and assign the serial numbers.

It's my understanding that the containers can't be serialized either. How would I assign a serial number to a container without polluting my code table?

Mark Culos Replied

Today at 4:40 PM

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Stan,

You are correct that the container cannot be serialized. There are two approaches that are often used to link a serial number to containers. The first is to populate the added description on the transaction. The second is to use a serialized stock code that is the proxy for the container. This can be the main item in the container or a special stock code that is added just for assigning a serial number.

Stan Paulauskas Replied

Today at 6:07 PM

Mark,

Gotcha. I think I understand the proxy method, that might work. I'll poke around and give it a try. Thanks!

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