Version 24.8 Release Notes

Aug. 15, 2024

Spotlighted New Features

• Transform work order management with the new Work Order Calendar! Easily manage and visualize your Work Orders like never before with this new feature. Learn more about using the Work Order Calendar here.
  
  
  
  
• Discover the new Help Button! This convenient tool at the top of your screen connects you directly to the LLumin Support Portal, providing quick access to support resources tailored to your needs. Get all the details and learn more by clicking here.

More New Features

• Work Order functionality with Serialized Components

  • Serialized items marked as a component can now be assigned to Recurring Work or refurbished via Work Orders.
  • These components are managed separately from assets, ensuring a clean and organized asset list.
  • We have introduced the ability to create refurbishment work orders directly from the Serialized Item Edit screen.
  • A filter has been added to the Work Order Finder to easily search for and manage components.

• Cycle Count Improvements

  • We moved Inventory Count Setup to the Inventory menu.
    
    
    
    
  • The Inventory Count utility now displays overdue parts and upcoming counts upon entry.
  • Additional notifications have been created for cycle counts that remind users when it is time to complete the cycle. These notifications will continue until the cycle counts are started or completed.
  • Introduced a Next Due Date field on inventory cycles to trigger notifications and create in-progress counts, advancing due dates based on frequency.
    
    
    
    
  • Clicking the link in notification emails displays all created batches.

• New KPI Tiles

  • Added a new KPI tile, My Labor Time Today, to track the total labor time recorded each day.
  • Introduced the My Labor Time This Week KPI tile to monitor the cumulative labor time for the current week.
  • Implemented the My Assigned Estimated Time Today KPI tile, which provides an overview of the estimated time for tasks assigned today.
    
    
    
    
  • Introduced a new KPI tile named Down Vs Degraded Assets that provides a pie chart showing the breakdown of assets based on their status (down or degraded).

• Homepage Grid Updates

  • Implemented the Being Built Purchase Orders grid to monitor unfinalized and rejected purchase orders.
    
    
    
    
  • Added a new homepage grid, Serialized Items at Vendor, to display items currently at the vendor.
  • Introduced the My Work Requests Completed Recently grid to track work requests completed in the past 10 days.
  • Added a column for Work Order Assigned/Scheduled Date to the My Open Work Requests grid.
  • A new POs Awaiting Receipt grid was created to track Purchase Orders that are awaiting receipt.
    
    
    
    
  • We added a My Work Order Calendar for the homepage, which filters to show work orders associated with the current user.
  • Added a My Craft’s Work Order Calendar for the homepage, which filters to show work orders associated with the current user’s craft.
  • We also added a My Shift’s Work Order Calendar for the homepage, which filters to show work orders associated with the current user’s shift.

• Linked Parts Enhancements

  • Made Linked Parts editable directly from the Org Tree view where applicable.
  • Updated the placeholder text in the Linked Parts search field to Add Part or Add Item for better clarity.
  • Added a label/indicator to the Linked Parts quantity selector.

Other Improvements

• Chinese language support was added. The option is available in the user language selection dropdown.

• Vietnamese language support was added. 

• Asset Components within the Asset Structure now have enlarged action buttons, making the removal option more accessible.

• The map view has a new button to expand the map to the full width of the browser window.
  
  
  
  
• Security permission has been added to restrict users from editing cost records while still allowing them to edit item rates.
• A security setting was added that allows users or roles to set Asset Status within a Work Order but restricts this capability from other areas such as the Asset Master.
• A separate security setting was added to manage the editing and approval of Inventory Counts.
• A new System Configuration option has been added to make the Procedure Finder only show procedures linked to the assets on a work order, applicable to both the Work Order Create and Work Order Detail screens.

• A new System Configuration option has been added to enforce GL Account entry on Finalized Requisitions.

• New System Configuration options have been added to configure how and when the exchange rate is applied in POs. These include default exchange rate timing, enabling PO-level exchange rate options, and allowing exchange rate edits after the PO is released or received.

• A new System Configuration called OrgTreeSort was added to allow users to sort the Asset Organizational Tree view by either Asset ID or Asset Description.

• The Item Reorder List now includes columns for Work Order Number, Work Order Due Date, and Most Recent Backorder Quantity, linking back to item issue backorder Work Orders.

  
  
  
  
• A completed Condition Assessment checklist now shows the date and time of file uploads directly within the form, using the "Date Entered" from the system data.
• Users can now view and select parts linked to assets directly from the Recurring Work screen, simplifying the process of including asset-linked parts in Recurring Work.
• An Excel Export button has been added to the Parts History section in the Asset Master, allowing users to easily export parts history data.

Resolved Issues

• Resolved various issues to improve overall system stability and performance. These updates are part of our ongoing commitment to enhancing your experience.