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Standard IFS Cloud solution for component testing

  • July 28, 2026
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Do Gooder (Customer)
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I am trying to model a process called pre-staging in IFS Cloud where a manufactured part is tested together with several other parts, including both manufactured and purchased parts. The test itself does not consume the components, but I need to document which components were used for which test, including serial numbers.

I also need to record the fact that this test takes time and money, so it would be important to document the test effort and related cost as well. Ideally, the solution should capture both the technical traceability and the business aspect of the test execution.


Is there a standard IFS Cloud solution for this requirement? If yes, which standard process or standard object should I use to record test usage, serial number traceability, and test cost/time documentation without building a custom solution?

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      Lakshan Thiranagama
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      Hi,

      There is no dedicated hardware testing solution in IFS Cloud. However, a practical approach is to use a Shop Order with a Repair Structure for the manufactured part.

      If material consumption is not required, the components can be defined as non-consumable materials. Alternatively, they can be configured as by-products in the Produce Parts section. For serial-tracked parts, the materials can be reserved against the Shop Order, allowing them to be captured in the Shop Order As-Built Structure, where the traceability information remains available even after the Shop Order is closed.

      The labor and resource costs associated with testing can be recorded through Work Center or Labor Class cost rates, together with the actual operation times reported against the Shop Order operations. Once testing is completed, Shop Order Costing can be used to calculate the total cost of the hardware testing activity, including both resource and material-related costs.

      In summary, while IFS Cloud does not provide a dedicated hardware testing module, a Shop Order-based process using a Repair Structure can be leveraged to manage material traceability, resource utilization, and cost collection for testing activities.

      Thanks!

       

      Lakshan Thiranagama
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