Article 32: What are Parts?
Meta Description: Learn what parts are in Makula Field Service and how to manage your parts inventory for assets and work orders.
What are parts in Makula?
Parts are items in your inventory that can be assigned to assets, products, or work orders. They represent spare parts, components, or consumables used during maintenance and service tasks.
How do I access Parts?
Navigation: Open your Field Service workspace, then select Parts from the sidebar.
What information does a part contain?
Each part record includes:
Article Number: A unique identifier for the part
Name: The name of the part
Description: Details about the part
Image: Visual reference for the part
Custom Fields: Additional fields configured in Settings
Why use parts?
Parts help you:
Track inventory: Maintain a central record of all spare parts and components
Link to assets: Assign parts to assets and products so technicians know which parts are needed
Record usage: Attach parts to work orders and procedures to track consumption
Share with customers: Parts assigned to assets are visible to customers if a portal is issued
What tabs are available in the part detail view?
Each part has the following tabs:
Details: Shows part information including name, article number, description, image, and custom fields
Activity Log: Shows a history of all actions related to the part, including who made changes and when
Stock: Add and manage stock entries for the part (requires Inventory Management add-on)
Requests: Shows work orders where the part was requested but out of stock (requires Inventory Management add-on)