Inventory and Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) modules

 In Oracle E-Business Suite Release 12 (R12), the Inventory and Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) modules are often integrated to manage inventory items that are used in asset maintenance and repair activities. The link between these modules typically involves the transfer of information regarding inventory items, such as spare parts and consumables, to support maintenance and repair operations conducted through the EAM module.

The primary link between the Inventory and EAM modules is established through the usage of inventory items in maintenance activities within EAM. Here's how this linkage generally works:

1. Inventory Module: 

In the Inventory module, items are defined and managed. These items can include spare parts, consumables, tools, and other materials needed for maintenance and repair activities.

2. Item Master: 

Within the Inventory module, each item is assigned a unique item number and is associated with relevant attributes such as description, unit of measure, cost, and other details.

3. EAM Module Integration: 

The EAM module integrates with the Inventory module to access information about inventory items. This integration allows maintenance technicians and planners to utilize inventory items when performing maintenance tasks.

4. Work Order Material Requirements:

 When creating work orders in the EAM module, maintenance planners specify the materials and parts needed to complete maintenance activities. These material requirements can include inventory items managed in the Inventory module.

5. Material Issue Transactions:

 During execution, as maintenance technicians perform tasks outlined in work orders, they may issue materials and parts from inventory to complete the work. These material issue transactions are recorded in both the EAM module and the Inventory module to reflect the usage of inventory items.

6. Inventory Adjustments:

 Material issue transactions from the EAM module may trigger adjustments in inventory levels within the Inventory module. Inventory quantities are decremented accordingly to reflect the usage of items in maintenance activities.

7. Costing and Accounting Integration:

 Any costs associated with the usage of inventory items in maintenance activities are captured and accounted for in both the EAM and Inventory modules, ensuring accurate financial tracking and reporting.

By integrating the Inventory and EAM modules in Oracle Apps R12, organizations can effectively manage and track inventory items used in maintenance and repair operations, optimizing asset uptime and minimizing downtime.