Cafam Software Knowledgebase

Shelf life report is available under MATERIALS (Stores) > PRINT REPORTS > STOCK CONDITION. The format expected during data entry (Book-into-Stock, Edit in Inventory etc) is YYYYMMDD i.e. Year Month Day e.g. 20130630 would mean 30 June 2013 (i.e. 30/06/2013). NOTE: Any other format of entry will NOT ...

The Selling Price (SELL PRICE) structure in the STORES system can be set to suit individual Company requirements. Setting up involves accessing CAFAM's Internal Files. Access to these Internal Files can be gained in UTILITIES > CONTROL FILES. Here you define the Matrix that will be used generally in...

Scrapping a Rotable Component is carried out in the MATERIALS (Stores) section. This can be done from Editing the Repair Purchase Order if the Repairer advises that the Part is B.E.R. (Beyond Economical Repair). It can also be done directly on the Part from the Inventory Screen. With regard to Items...

There are occasions where following a Repair or Overhaul to a Rotable Part no. the ensuing process changes the Part Number. This may be because of various reason e.g. of the application of some Modification that might have taken place. When this happens it can prove a problem to keep the continuity ...

Within the sub-menu BILLING > SUPPL/CUST FILES > PRINT REPORTS > SUPPLR APPROVAL RENEWL there is an option to print a "Supplier Renewal Letter". This letter forms the basis of approving and controlling the Approved Stores supply where an option exists to stop placing Purchase Orders from S...

The Percentage "%" Mark-up process in CAFAM is set in a Matrix where the calculations are carried out on an incremental basis (i.e. each band is affected by the previous), or on a fixed linear basis (i.e. the previous band has no effect on the calcualtion). Both types of calculations are s...

CAFAM can create a Quotation on a Job Number. The basis for doing this is the same as you would for opening a Job Number, however, the difference is that the Status needs to be set as "JOB QUOTED". The mechanics of entry are exactly the same as for a real Job Number, i.e. you enter the Tas...

CAFAM has the option to sort your Inventory by a generic type. You assign a two-digit code to the Part Number which can then be sorted on for Report listings. Some typical examples of codes: CS=Cessna BM=Bombardier PI=Piper AV=Avionics EG=Engine etc etc These codes are defined by you and set-up in U...

When you book in Parts received on a Purchase Order, you have the option to also enter the GRN or sometimes called the Lot number, Batch Number etc that your Supplier used and entered on the incoming paperwork. The following screens details the entry, edit and retrieval of this information For furth...

During the edit of the Batch Book where you would be entering the details of your Suppliers received Invoices, there are different outcomes depending on what is entered for the freight charges. These notes set out to explain the different outcomes. Entries are made from EDIT ISSUES/RECPTS > BY ORDER...