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Shortage Analysis Software
Detect missing parts. Prevent revenue risk.
numi screens bills of material across all levels, detects delayed purchased and manufactured parts, and calculates which production orders, customer orders and revenue are at risk.
Supply Risk Cockpit
BOM impact and production risk
BOM dependency chain
Revenue link
Subassembly
SA-310 · production order
Component
MAT-48291
Missing part detected
MAT-48291 · delivery delayed
Production order affected
Revenue risk
€128,000 affected
3 customer orders at risk
Root cause
Delayed PO-450129
Supplier in coordination
Escalated to purchasing
Priority: High
Open supplier portal
Delayed part → BOM impact → production risk → revenue risk → escalation
BENEFITS
Shortage analysis with measurable impact
numi turns material shortages into concrete production and revenue risks so teams can resolve the most critical missing parts first.
Early
Detect missing parts
Delayed purchased and manufactured parts are checked across BOM levels before production orders are blocked.
100%
BOM-transparent risk analysis
numi traces missing parts through multi-level BOMs to affected production and customer orders.
€ Risk
Prioritize revenue impact
Affected customer orders and blocked revenue become visible so teams can prioritize by business impact.
Direct
Trigger escalations
Missing parts can be escalated directly to purchasing or supplier coordination workflows.
Actual results depend on BOM quality, ERP data, delivery dates, production structure and process maturity.
WORKFLOW
From missing part to revenue risk
numi connects bills of material, inventory, purchase orders, production orders and customer orders into one continuous shortage analysis.
0101 / Workflow
Detect shortages across the BOM
Check material availability across all BOM levels
Analyze multi-level BOMs
numi checks components, subassemblies and finished goods across all relevant BOM levels.
Include purchased and manufactured parts
Shortages are detected whether the root cause is a delayed purchase order or production order.
Check material availability
Inventory, reservations, open purchase orders and open production orders are included in the analysis.
Detect critical dates
numi identifies whether a part will arrive on time or put a production order at risk.
0202 / Workflow
Calculate production impact
Make affected production orders and bottlenecks visible
Identify blocked production orders
numi shows which production orders are affected by a missing or delayed part.
Propagate delays
Material delays are calculated across BOM and production structures.
Understand root causes
Teams see whether a bottleneck comes from a purchase order, supplier, production order or inventory issue.
Set priorities
Critical bottlenecks are ranked by production relevance and urgency.
0303 / Workflow
Quantify customer and revenue risk
Connect shortages with customer orders and revenue impact
Identify affected customer orders
numi connects production risks to the customer orders they put at risk.
Calculate revenue risk
At-risk or blocked revenue becomes visible directly at customer order level.
Prioritize business impact
Not every missing part is equally critical - numi ranks by revenue, customer relevance and timing risk.
Accelerate decisions
Teams immediately see which bottlenecks need to be resolved first.
0404 / Workflow
Trigger escalations and resolution workflows
Move shortages directly into purchasing and supplier coordination
Escalate to purchasing
Dispatchers and production planners can pass critical shortages directly to purchasing.
Start supplier coordination
Delayed purchase orders can be coordinated with suppliers through the supplier portal.
Track actions
Status, ownership and next steps remain transparent.
Close risks
Once dates, quantities or alternatives are confirmed, the risk is recalculated.
From reactive shortage search to BOM-based risk analysis
numi connects material availability, BOM logic and customer order impact so teams see not only missing parts, but their production and revenue consequences.
FROM REACTIVE SHORTAGE SEARCH TO BOM-BASED RISK ANALYSIS
Before numiMissing parts become visible only when production is already blocked
With numinumi detects shortages early across all BOM levels
Before numiBOMs are checked manually
With numiPurchased and manufactured parts are analyzed together
Before numiImpact on customer orders remains unclear
With numiAffected production orders become visible automatically
Before numiRevenue risk is not calculated systematically
With numiCustomer orders and revenue risks are quantified
Before numiPurchasing is informed late or without structure
With numiCritical shortages are prioritized by business impact
Before numiRoot causes are scattered across POs, production orders and inventory
With numiEscalations can be passed directly to purchasing and the supplier portal
Before numiTeams prioritize by gut feeling instead of business impact
With numiRisks are recalculated after confirmed changes
The numi Decision Engine calculates shortage risks across the full BOM
numi combines bills of material, inventory, open purchase orders, production orders, reservations and customer orders to calculate shortages, production risks and revenue impact automatically.
Bills of material
Inventory
Reservations
Open purchase orders
Delivery dates
Production orders
Customer orders
Production plans
Supplier status
ERP data
Supply Risk Engine
Risk analysis active
Shortage risk
Blocked production order
Affected customer order
Revenue risk
Critical delivery date
Root cause
Escalation priority
Purchasing escalation
Supplier portal handoff
BOM-aware shortage analysis, material availability, production risk, customer order impact, revenue risk and escalation to purchasing or the supplier portal.
Article focus
BOM Impact
Shortage analysis for production and revenue risk
Why missing parts are more than a material problem
One delayed part can put production, customer orders and revenue at risk at the same time.
A missing part rarely acts in isolation. In multi-level BOM structures, one delayed component can block multiple production orders and put customer orders, delivery dates and revenue at risk. numi analyzes the full BOM structure, connects material availability with production and customer orders, and shows which bottlenecks have the highest operational and financial impact.
Use cases
Typical use cases for shortage analysis
numi supports teams that want to detect material shortages, production risks and customer order impact early and escalate them in a structured way.
Ecommerce, retail & brandsProtect availability when delayed components or purchase orders put customer orders at risk.Learn moreManufacturing & machineryMonitor multi-level BOMs, production orders and material availability reliably.Learn moreAftermarket & spare partsSecure critical spare parts, irregular demand and customer order risks more precisely.Learn more
FAQ – Shortage Analysis Software
What is shortage analysis software?
Shortage analysis software detects missing or delayed materials that can put production orders at risk. numi analyzes bills of material, inventory, open purchase orders, production orders and customer orders to identify production and revenue risks early.
How does numi detect missing parts?
numi checks material availability across all relevant BOM levels. It considers inventory, reservations, open purchase orders, open production orders, delivery dates and demand.
Can numi analyze multi-level BOMs?
Yes. numi analyzes multi-level BOMs and traces how one missing or delayed part affects subassemblies, finished goods, production orders and customer orders.
Are delayed purchased and manufactured parts considered?
Yes. numi detects shortages caused by both delayed purchased parts and delayed production orders. This allows internal and external root causes to be analyzed together.
How does numi calculate revenue impact?
numi connects affected production orders with the underlying customer orders and calculates which revenue is at risk or blocked. This helps teams prioritize shortages by business impact.
How does numi support shortage escalation?
Critical shortages can be escalated directly to purchasing or other responsible teams. If the root cause is a delayed purchase order, supplier coordination can continue through the supplier portal.
Is shortage analysis connected to the supplier portal?
Yes. Shortages caused by delayed purchase orders or supplier issues can be handed over to supplier collaboration workflows. Purchasing teams can clarify delivery dates, quantities or alternatives with suppliers.
Which companies benefit from shortage analysis?
Shortage analysis is especially relevant for manufacturing, machinery, industrial companies, aftermarket and spare parts businesses with multi-level BOMs, many production orders and high delivery-date sensitivity.
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