Reprocessed Items

Hello,

We are looking for the best way to setup Lawson items so that, when scanned, the reprocessed version is ordered, but we need to be able to adjust it to the new version if reprocessed is not available. We thought about using the reprocessed vendor number and pricing as default, but also having the new version of it under the same Lawson number so that it can be changed by the buyer on the PO. The problem with this option is that, since we use Average Cost Method, it will skew costs for all of the items we have setup to draw from our inventory. We also considered using a totally separate Lawson number for new vs. reprocessed, but this creates receiving and reporting headaches. Does anyone have any suggestions of how you are managing your reprocessed items?

Thank you in advance!

RB

[Updated on 2/26/2016 2:46 PM]

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jon-athey

We use separate item numbers for OEM vs. reprocessed. For example,

12362 DRILL BIT 4.3MM X 180MM * for OEM, * indicates there's a corresponding reprocessed item
12362R DRILL BIT 4.3MM X 180MM for reprocessed

What receiving and reporting issues are you experiencing?

fabio-ferreira

That's a good idea. We haven't implemented anything yet, but we were thinking there could be confusion on the receiving end since you can't assign the same bin location to two item numbers, so when the reprocessed item comes in, they may not know that item 123 is the same as 789 and goes to the same bin. But if we went with the method that you all are using that might help reduce some of that confusion.

As far as the reporting, it just adds a layer of complexity when a department wants to know how many of item 123 they purchased last year, we will have to take into account that that item may have a corresponding reprocessed number.

Thanks for the suggestion, I will bring this up to the rest of the team!

dechevar

We use 2 different Lawson numbers as well. Lawson will let you put 2 different numbers in the same bin; however, the supply tech would need to be sure to identify which item is being picked/issue or replenishment will be off.

Using the same Lawson number eliminates this issue but your buyers may experience increased manual processes switching the POs when the supplier is out of reprocessed.

Our decision to use 2 Lawson numbers was solely based upon charging for OEM and not charging for reprocessed.

jon-athey

True about the complexity but if you number as we do at least the * or whatever identifier you use will hopefully give you a clue that there's a reprocessed item. I also provide our Contracts manager, SPD manager and Director of Surgical Services a quarterly report on reprocessing savings. I take the quantity purchased of the reprocessed item x the difference in cost between the reprocessed and the OEM item to get the savings. Much easier with separate items. Stryker Sustainability sends a similar report to the SPD manager but sometimes I'm not to sure of their data.

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