Why:

Supersession is the term given to the replacement of one part number by a newer number. When selling superseded parts, if there is stock on hand for these part numbers, Fusion will give you the option of selling these first. (Unless they have a consumption code of 2 which indicates there is a quality problem, in which case the stock on hand will be ignored).

Volvo parts are updated automatically via VCOM (this is controlled by a parameter. Local supersessions are those created and maintained at company level. Supersession types include:

•      Single - one part number superseding

•      Multiple - more than one part number superseding

•      Variable - i.e. for more than one model of truck

 

Where:

From the Part View, select Actions > Local Supersession. This will display a Maintain Local Parts Supersessions window. Or from the part view, highlight a part where a supersession is attached this can be identified where a supersession icon is showing against the part, right click select Open>Replacements. This will display the supersession details in the parts master file at the replacement tab, alternatively you can double click the part. In the order entry routine, a Replacement Details window is displayed if a superseded part number is added to an order.

 

How to Maintain Parts Supersession:

The Maintain Local Parts Supersessions window displays all supersessions that have been created at company level.

The replacement tab contains a list of any local supersessions already created for a selected part.

To create a new supersession, from the replacement tab select File > New > Create Supersession Group. This will display a window to allow input of a group description.

Select OK to add the group to the list. To add superseding parts, highlight the group, right click and select Add. A Create Supersession Part window is then displayed where part details, quantity and History details can be entered.

Once a replacement group has been created, the group can be added to, deleted or opened for amendment from both the Replacement tab against an individual record or Maintain Local Parts Supersession View.