To set up a new ABC model in Vision, select an existing ABC model and then perform the Save As function to save that ABC model with a different name. Then you can make changes to the ABC factors and ABC classification calculations as needed. The ABC model called MASTER is included in Vision for you to use as a starting point for your first ABC model.
The ABC Model screen of the Purchasing tab is where you set up a new ABC model. For each ABC model, you can establish different ABC rules based on manufacturer, product class, and product type. Each ABC rule is associated with one or more ABC classification calculations.
Note: An ABC model is not used for ABC classification of products until it is assigned to a warehouse. The System Configuration screen of the Vision Configuration tab is where you assign an ABC model to a warehouse. For more information, refer to Specify ABC classification settings for a warehouse.
Note: To access the ABC Model screen, you must have the proper security privileges. The ROP Maintenance job function needs to be assigned to one of your roles. Roles are assigned to users in the User Maintenance on the Security Maintenance screen of the Vision Configuration tab. For more information, refer to About roles and job functions.
On the Purchasing tab, click the ABC Model button. The ABC Model screen appears.
In the Model listing at the bottom of the screen, click a row in the listing for the ABC model. In the ABC Rules area, the ABC matrix for the ABC model you selected is shown.
Click the Save As button. The Save As dialog box appears. (Click Save As dialog box to see a sample.)
In the New ABC Model Key field, type the name of the new ABC model. The name cannot have any spaces. Numbers and uppercase letters are permitted. Lowercase letters are not permitted.
Click the Save button. The Save As dialog box closes, and the new ABC model is shown on the ABC Model screen.
Modify the new ABC model as needed. (For more information, refer to Modify an ABC model.)