Configuring and managing bulk CI reorder level and lead time specification

The bulk CI reorder level and lead time specification configuration feature applies to the BMC Asset Management application and uses CIs in the BMC Incident Management and BMC Change Management applications.

This configuration feature is used to configure reorder information for bulk CIs. When using this configuration feature, you can specify at what level (or quantity) an item for the specified categorization combination should be reordered. For example, you might want to reorder printer cables when their quantity drops to 20. In addition, you can also specify the number of lead days needed to reorder that particular bulk CI. This information is used to prefill the Inventory Management form.

To configure purchase reorder levels

1. From the Application Administration Console, click the Custom Configuration tab.
2. From the Application Settings list, choose Asset Management > Advanced Options > Bulk CI Reorder Level and Lead Time Specification, and then click Open.
   The Configure Recorder Levels for Bulk Assets form appears.
3. From the Company field, select the company to which this reorder applies.
4. From the Categorization Tier lists, select the categorization of the CI that you want to reorder.
5. From the Base Unit list, select Case, Dozen, or Each.
6. Enter a value for Reorder Level.
   This is the quantity at which you want to reorder this item for each inventory location. Reorder level is based on inventory storage locations for the Bulk CI.
7. Enter a value for Lead Time in Days.
   This is the number of days it takes to reorder this particular item.
8. Click Add.

To modify or delete purchase reorder levels

1. From the Application Administration Console, click the Custom Configuration tab.
2. From the Application Settings list, choose Asset Management > Advanced Options > Bulk CI Reorder Level and Lead Time Specification, and then click Open.
3. On the Configure Reorder Levels for Bulk Assets form, click Select Existing.
   A list of existing bulk item configurations appears.
4. In the Select Existing Reorder Level dialog box, select the item to modify or delete, and click Select.
5. Perform one of the following actions:
   • Edit the fields that you want to modify and then click Modify.
   • Click Delete.