Sending out Parts for third party processing

Epicor ERP 10
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Hello,
I’m not all that familiar with the whole manufacturing/subcontract process it has been a pretty steep learning curve so far. Apologies in advance if this is going to sound a stupid question.

I have been posed the question as what is the simplest way to take a part send it out to a third party, receive the part back as a different part (as it has been treated in some fashion) and have the applied costs captured. The trigger point for the requirement comes from a Sales order. Typically these parts are not kept in stock, and are effectively made to order.

Any suggestions appreciated.

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Part “a” is sold. It is made from part “b” with an outside process. Part b could be either a purchased or manufactured item. To do this:

  1. Part a needs a BOM that includes qty 1 of part b
  2. Part a also needs a SUB CONTRACT operation
  3. When you sell PN a, you will get a job for that part, with a subcontract operation.
  4. Once you firm the job, run MRP or Po suggestions, and you will see a suggestion to create a subcontract PO for the service.
  5. Issue part b to the job
  6. Create the PO with cost
  7. Do a subcontract packslip to ship the parts
  8. When the parts return, receive the po, which will be received into your job. Cost will be applied.
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Thanks Tim,
Much appreciated.