Specify Alternate Materials

This shows how to define backup materials for CGIC products when primary ingredients are unavailable. Set up alternates once, and the system will automatically suggest them during shortages - keeping production running smoothly.

Prerequisites

1. Item Setup: Both primary and alternate materials must exist as Items
   • Example: Yeast-Brand-A and Yeast-Brand-B for Valdana Bread
2. BOM Access: Your user role needs permissions to edit Bill of Materials
3. Stock Settings: Enable Allow Item Alternatives in Stock Settings

1. Overview

Alternate Materials ensure CGIC maintains continuous production even during supply shortages. For example:

• Swap Imported Yeast with Local Yeast for Valdana Bread during shipping delays
• Use Recycled Pulp instead of Virgin Pulp for Onina Tissue to support sustainability initiatives
  This feature prevents production halts without modifying your Bill of Materials (BOM).

2. Key Benefits

• Avoid Stoppages: Automatically suggest backups when primary materials run low
• Cost Control: Use cheaper alternatives during price spikes (e.g., Additive-Y vs Additive-X for Luca Oil)
• Flexibility: Manage temporary substitutions without permanent BOM changes

3. Step-by-Step Setup

3.1 Define Alternate Items

1. Go to: Stock > Items > [Select Item] (e.g., Yeast for Valdana Bread)
2. Under Alternatives Section:
   • Add Row
   • Item Code: Select substitute (e.g., Yeast-Local)
   • Qty Ratio: Set conversion (e.g., 1:1 if equal)

3.2 Enable in BOM

1. Open BOM: Manufacturing > BOM > [BOM Name]

2. Check Allow Alternative Item for relevant components

3. Set Priority (1 = highest preference):

   Primary: PET-Bottle-A (Priority 1)  
   Backup: PET-Bottle-B (Priority 2)  
   Emergency: Glass-Bottle (Priority 3) 
   

4. CGIC Product Examples

Product	Primary Material	Alternate	Use Case
Ovita Waters	Blue Caps	White Caps	Supplier shortage
Luca Engine Oil	Additive-X ($10/L)	Additive-Y ($8/L)	Cost reduction
Valdana Bread	Brand A Yeast	Brand B Yeast	Supply chain delay

5. During Production

• Auto-Prompt: System suggests alternates if primary stock is low during Stock Entry
• Manual Override: Operators can select alternates on Job Cards
• Audit Trail: Production records show which alternate was used