xTuple for Service Businesses Demo Guide

The top-level item for the scenarios we will be covering in this chapter is YTRUCK1. This item—as well as all the other data described here—can be found in every free trial database. YTRUCK1 is a manufactured item, made up of three purchased items: TBODY1, TWHEEL1, and YPAINT1—the last of which is lot-controlled. The top-level item also contains one subassembly—TSUB1—which in turn is made up of two purchased items: TBOX1 and TINSERT1. To view the Indented Bill of Materials (BOM) screen for item YTRUCK1, follow these steps:

Indented Bill of Materials for top level item – YTRUCK1

As you can see, YTRUCK1 is a Yellow Tough Truck. The indented display details the components and subassemblies required to manufacture this product. If you'd like to see the regular Bill of Materials screen, which includes the ability to edit BOM line items, you can access that from the Products menu, as well.

Now let's create some demand for this sold item by entering a sales order.