Utility Inventory Domain

Overview#

The Utility Inventory domain manages a parts catalog for utility organizations and tracks material usage against work orders. It supports 16 part categories across electric, water, and gas utilities with inventory management features including par levels, reorder points, supplier tracking, and cost management to ensure field crews have the materials they need.

Key Features#

• Parts Catalog - Maintain a comprehensive parts catalog with 16 categories spanning pipe fittings, transformers, meters, wire and cable, valves, fuses, poles, and more across electric, water, and gas utilities.

• Inventory Management - Track par levels, reorder points, and reorder quantities for each part to maintain optimal stock levels and prevent stockouts.

• Material Usage Tracking - Record material consumption against work orders with quantity and cost tracking, creating a clear link between parts used and the work performed.

• Cost Management - Track unit costs and automatically calculate material costs per work order, providing detailed cost breakdowns for job costing and budget management.

• Low Stock Alerts - Automatically identify parts that have fallen below their reorder point with deficit calculations to support timely procurement decisions.

• Supplier Management - Record supplier information and supplier part numbers for each catalog item to streamline the procurement process.

• Serialized Part Tracking - Flag parts that require individual serial number tracking for compliance, warranty, and asset management purposes.

• Parts Statistics - View catalog summaries including total parts, active items, and serialized part counts for inventory management oversight.

Use Cases#

• Work Order Material Planning - Determine material requirements for upcoming work orders and verify stock availability before dispatching crews.

• Procurement Planning - Use low stock alerts and reorder point data to generate purchase orders and maintain adequate inventory levels.

• Job Cost Tracking - Calculate accurate material costs per work order by recording consumed parts with unit pricing for financial reporting and analysis.

• Inventory Optimization - Analyze usage patterns and stock levels to adjust par levels and reorder points for optimal inventory investment.

Integration#

The Utility Inventory domain supports field operations across the platform:

• Work Order Management - Material usage records link to work orders
• Utility Infrastructure - Parts catalog aligns with infrastructure asset types
• Reporting - Material cost data feeds into financial and operational reports
• Analytics - Usage patterns contribute to procurement planning dashboards

Last Reviewed: 2026-02-24