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Although predictability is a key factor in
ensuring availability, the most recent software
packages offer clever user-defined features
that allow users to customize stock levels for
items that are used infrequently. This can be
achieved by overriding the calculated minimum
stock level, or inputting changes in relevant
parameters such as frequency, usage and lead
time, automatically generating changes to the
calculated minimum stock level. Changes can
be achieved on the spot, rather than waiting
for a weekly or month end process, so that the
system is always up to date.

There have also been significant advances in
a range of other areas that make these new
generation systems extremely intelligent. It is
of vital importance that only the right tools are
used for a job. The Bill of Materials normally
defines the required cutting tools, however to
be sure that only these tools are actually used,
a limitation can be defined in the software, so
that at the time of issue, the user inputs the part
number, after which only the tools in the Bill of
Materials can be issued for use.

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