When a component is scrapped or lost in a transaction process, a decision has to be made whether a replacement of the scrapped unit is actually required. There are many factors that could affect this decision such as improved reliability and expected scheduled maintenance demands etc.
The Scrap Analysis function comprises a step-by-step approach in showing the User the impact of either non-procurement and procurement of spares to replace scrapped units. It can also consider procurement of additional units of other part numbers that could have a more significant effect on the expected Service Level performance of the inventory network to be supported.