How is the critical material list defined and maintained?

The critical material list is defined by the planning team in HublerX — selecting the raw materials where a shortage would stop production on key SKUs. The list is reviewed monthly and updated when new SKUs are launched or production priorities change. Coverage thresholds (amber and red) are configured per material based on supplier lead time and production criticality.

Does the coverage calculation account for quality holds on inbound materials?

Yes. Stock on quality hold is excluded from the coverage calculation — only quality-cleared stock is counted as available. When a held lot is released after inspection, the coverage figure updates automatically. When a lot is placed on hold, the coverage figure drops immediately, which may trigger an alert.

Can the monitoring scope be extended beyond raw materials to packaging components?

Yes. Any material can be added to the critical monitoring list — raw materials, packaging components, consumables, or sub-assemblies. The coverage calculation and alert logic are the same regardless of material type. Operations that have experienced production stoppages from packaging shortages typically monitor their primary packaging components alongside key raw materials.

How does HublerX handle materials with variable daily consumption driven by changing production schedules?

The coverage calculation uses the daily consumption implied by the confirmed work orders on the live production plan — not a fixed average. If the production plan is accelerated, consumption increases and coverage days decrease accordingly. If the plan is deferred, consumption decreases and coverage extends. The figure reflects the actual production commitment, not a historical average.

Critical Raw Material Monitoring

HublerX monitors every critical raw material in real time — calculating days-of-coverage against the live production plan, tracking inbound PO status against required arrival dates, and surfacing risk before the production line stops.