The IPN Auto Matching feature in BOM Insight allows the system to match MPNs (Manufacturer Part Number) in a BOM to your associated IPNs (Internal Part Number) in the Part Master. When you add an MPN to a BOM, the system displays the corresponding IPN(s) for automatic matching or manual selection. This functionality provides data visibility and integrity, reduces manual lookup time, and enhances the overall experience.
- BOM Upload - IPN Auto Matching Option
- Select IPN Panel
- BOM Settings - IPN Auto Matching Option
- Add New Part
- Group Edit - Auto Match Selected to IPN
- Export Functionality
BOM Upload - IPN Auto Matching Option
You can enable IPN Auto Matching during BOM uploads. The default setting for IPN Auto Matching is be “unchecked”, which means it is disabled when not selected.
When disabled, the system will still map the MPNs to the IPNs in the BOM, but it will allow you to manually select the IPNs themselves by clicking on the +Select IPN link in the IPN/CPN column of the BOM. This will open the Select IPN right side panel with the selection of matched IPNs. Click on the radio button of the appropriate IPN that you want to map to this MPN from your Part Master. Then click on Save to finish.
With the setting disabled, you can also remove the mapping by editing the IPN line item and clicking on the Remove IPN from the line item link. This allows you to select a different IPN to map or to keep the IPN blank. As a note, this option is not available when the setting is enabled
When enabled, the system will map the MPNs to the IPNs in the BOM and will automatically select the most relevant IPN based on Preferred, Sourcing, Lifecycle Status, and Date Added (latest date) for multiple matches.
Select IPN Panel
Each IPN in the Select IPN panel has 2 sections:
- IPN Part Master Details
- MPN Part Master Info
This information is sourced directly from the IPN’s Part Master library and assists you in deciding which IPN to select, especially when there are multiple IPN matches for an MPN.
BOM Settings - IPN Auto Matching Option
You can turn on or off the IPN Auto Matching for specific BOMs in the BOM Settings page. As a note, any BOM line items that have already been mapped will not be updated by the auto match. The BOM line item has to be unmapped for auto matching to work.
Add New Part
The IPN Auto Matching feature is also compatible when adding single line items in a BOM using the +Add New Part button.
Group Edit - Auto Match Selected to IPN
This function allows you to select unmapped line items in a BOM and automatically match IPNs based on Preferred Status, Sourcing Status, Lifecycle Status, and Date Added (latest date) for multiple matches.
Export Functionality
When exporting, if an IPN is not selected or mapped in the IPN column, then the IPN field will be blank upon export.