The following updates have been added to RamBase Cloud ERP:
Sales
Gross margin displayed as amount on Sales order (COA) and Sales quote (CQU)
Classification: USEFUL
The gross margin on Sales order (COA) and Sales quote (CQU) has previously been presented only as a percentage.
Gross margin will now also be displayed as an amount. The amount will be shown in addition to the percentage and placed directly after the percentage value.
Please note that this change is not retroactive. It will only apply to new Sales orders (COA) and Sales quotes (CQU) created after the implementation. Existing documents will continue to display gross margin as percentage only.
Procurement
Improved reorder point calculation
Classification: IMPORTANT
The calculation of product shortages based on the reorder point has been improved to provide more accurate purchase suggestions.
Previously, shortages were calculated using the following formula: Reorder point – Available stock and backlog.
This calculation has now been enhanced to take lead time in to consideration. The new calculation is:
Reorder point – Effective stock
Effective stock includes:
Available stock
Available quantity in Goods reception items (SSAITEM)
Available purchase backlog expected to be received within lead time, including:
Available quantity in Purchase order response items (SOAITEM) with a confirmed delivery date within lead time
Available quantity in Purchase order response items (SOAITEM) with no confirmed delivery date but a requested delivery date within lead time
Available quantity in Purchase order items (SPOITEM) with a requested delivery date within lead time
Available quantity in Production work order (PWO) which has scheduled completion date within lead time
This updated calculation ensures that incoming purchase quantities expected within lead time are taken into account, reducing unnecessary purchase recommendations.
The change of this calculation will be reflected in the numbers that are suggested to be purchased in Purchase (PUR) application, Requirement plan tab in Product (ART) and in Requirements overview (REO) application.
Note! As a result, we recommend that customers evaluate re‑calculating their existing Reorder Points, since the more accurate calculations may allow for a reduction in reorder points without compromising supply reliability
Note! How leadtime is determined:
If the supplier is not set up for this product: Purchase leadtime from Product (ART) is used and the Company setting (CSV) "Days in week included in purchase lead time" is taken into account. Then the number of days in Leadtime buffer for the combination of product and location is added. If Leadtime buffer is not set, the days in the Company setting (CSV) "Purchase lead time buffer days" are added instead.
If the supplier is set up for this product and has a standard leadtime: Standard leadtime for the supplier is used, and the Company setting (CSV) "Days in week included in purchase lead time" is taken into account. Then the number of days in Leadtime buffer for the combination of product and location is added. If Leadtime buffer is not set, the days in the Company setting (CSV) "Purchase lead time buffer days" are added instead. On top of that, the confirmed delivery date buffer from the supplier is added.
If the supplier is set up for this product, but no standard leadtime: Purchase leadtime from Product (ART) is used and the Company setting (CSV) "Days in week included in purchase lead time" is taken into account. Then the number of days in Leadtime buffer for the combination of product and location is added. If Leadtime buffer is not set, the days in the Company setting (CSV) "Purchase lead time buffer days" are added instead. On top of that, the confirmed delivery date buffer from the supplier is added.
Release date: Already released
Production
New features related to Alternative materials
Classification: USEFUL
New features have been added regarding the use of alternative materials in production. With this update, you can more easily manage and replace base materials with alternative materials.
Key improvements in this release include:
Alternative part selection: For a more simplified production process, you can select one or multiple alternative materials or parts to replace a single part. This feature takes away the need to change structures or split Production work orders (PWO) to change materials.
Partial quantity selection: For greater flexibility in the production process, you can select partial quantities from alternative materials or parts. This means alternative materials can be used to replace just a portion of the original part quantity.
Pop-up window: For an even clearer overview of the production process, you can manage alternative materials in the Production work order (PWO) structure definition.
Quantity validation: The system will automatically check that the total quantity entered is equal to the originally planned quantity. You will receive an error message if the total does not match the originally planned quantity.
No restrictions on alternative material selection: The system allows the selection of any alternative material or part (of the same class as the base material).
Rental
Priority-based reallocation of Rental units (RUT)
Classification: USEFUL
A new priority-based reallocation function is available for Rental contract items (RCTITEM). The function enables users to fulfill required allocations for selected Rental contract item (RCTITEM) based on priority, supporting faster and more consistent delivery decisions.
The Change priority on selected items function can be accessed from the Context menu of a single Rental contract item (RCTITEM) or from multiple selected Rental contract items (RCTITEM). When triggered, the system identifies the required units for the selected contract and searches for available units across other contracts. Units that are not double locked can be reallocated automatically according to the selected priorities.
If the customer owns rental units, these units are prioritized during the reallocation process.
Access is restricted to users with the appropriate role (Fleet operator). The system requires explicit confirmation before reallocations are finalized.
All reallocation actions are logged, including the user who initiated the process and the date and time of execution, ensuring full auditability.
The reallocation process is designed to complete within acceptable performance limits (maximum 5 seconds for a contract with 50 rental units over a 3-month period). While the reallocation process is running, forwarding to shipping advice cannot be initiated.
Alberina Shala
The following updates have been added to RamBase Cloud ERP:
Sales
Gross margin displayed as amount on Sales order (COA) and Sales quote (CQU)
Classification: USEFUL
The gross margin on Sales order (COA) and Sales quote (CQU) has previously been presented only as a percentage.
Gross margin will now also be displayed as an amount. The amount will be shown in addition to the percentage and placed directly after the percentage value.
Please note that this change is not retroactive. It will only apply to new Sales orders (COA) and Sales quotes (CQU) created after the implementation. Existing documents will continue to display gross margin as percentage only.
Procurement
Improved reorder point calculation
Classification: IMPORTANT
The calculation of product shortages based on the reorder point has been improved to provide more accurate purchase suggestions.
Previously, shortages were calculated using the following formula: Reorder point – Available stock and backlog.
This calculation has now been enhanced to take lead time in to consideration. The new calculation is:
Reorder point – Effective stock
Effective stock includes:
This updated calculation ensures that incoming purchase quantities expected within lead time are taken into account, reducing unnecessary purchase recommendations.
The change of this calculation will be reflected in the numbers that are suggested to be purchased in Purchase (PUR) application, Requirement plan tab in Product (ART) and in Requirements overview (REO) application.
Note! As a result, we recommend that customers evaluate re‑calculating their existing Reorder Points, since the more accurate calculations may allow for a reduction in reorder points without compromising supply reliability
Note! How leadtime is determined:
Purchase leadtime from Product (ART) is used and the Company setting (CSV) "Days in week included in purchase lead time" is taken into account. Then the number of days in Leadtime buffer for the combination of product and location is added. If Leadtime buffer is not set, the days in the Company setting (CSV) "Purchase lead time buffer days" are added instead.
Standard leadtime for the supplier is used, and the Company setting (CSV) "Days in week included in purchase lead time" is taken into account. Then the number of days in Leadtime buffer for the combination of product and location is added. If Leadtime buffer is not set, the days in the Company setting (CSV) "Purchase lead time buffer days" are added instead. On top of that, the confirmed delivery date buffer from the supplier is added.
Purchase leadtime from Product (ART) is used and the Company setting (CSV) "Days in week included in purchase lead time" is taken into account. Then the number of days in Leadtime buffer for the combination of product and location is added. If Leadtime buffer is not set, the days in the Company setting (CSV) "Purchase lead time buffer days" are added instead. On top of that, the confirmed delivery date buffer from the supplier is added.
Release date: Already released
Production
New features related to Alternative materials
Classification: USEFUL
New features have been added regarding the use of alternative materials in production. With this update, you can more easily manage and replace base materials with alternative materials.
Key improvements in this release include:
Rental
Priority-based reallocation of Rental units (RUT)
Classification: USEFUL
A new priority-based reallocation function is available for Rental contract items (RCTITEM). The function enables users to fulfill required allocations for selected Rental contract item (RCTITEM) based on priority, supporting faster and more consistent delivery decisions.
The Change priority on selected items function can be accessed from the Context menu of a single Rental contract item (RCTITEM) or from multiple selected Rental contract items (RCTITEM). When triggered, the system identifies the required units for the selected contract and searches for available units across other contracts. Units that are not double locked can be reallocated automatically according to the selected priorities.
If the customer owns rental units, these units are prioritized during the reallocation process.
Access is restricted to users with the appropriate role (Fleet operator). The system requires explicit confirmation before reallocations are finalized.
All reallocation actions are logged, including the user who initiated the process and the date and time of execution, ensuring full auditability.
The reallocation process is designed to complete within acceptable performance limits (maximum 5 seconds for a contract with 50 rental units over a 3-month period). While the reallocation process is running, forwarding to shipping advice cannot be initiated.
Read more about Prioritized reallocation here