Inventory Management (MM-IM)

Something that flows directly into the production process from a pipeline, a pipe, power transmission lines, or similar (such as oil, tap water, or electricity).

Pipeline materials are not planned because they are constantly available.

The price of a pipeline material is recorded in a pipeline info record for the relevant vendor.

A pipeline withdrawal has the following effects:

• Stock levels are not changed.
• Consumption is updated.
• A pipeline liability towards the vendor is incurred that must be accounted for and settled on a periodic basis.