Specify Alternate Materials

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1. Overview

• 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).

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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

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3. Step-by-Step Setup

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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)

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

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4. CGIC Product Examples

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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