Add replacement cost to physical inventory in repository import profiles
Currently the repository import profile capabilities for adding physical inventory does not include replacement cost as an option. We are cataloging a large number of expensive equipment using an import profile. The change physical items job only works so long as the cost is the same. Cost varies across these items, meaning multiple sets of items would need to be created for the change physical items job or items would need to be updated individually. The ability to include replacement cost in the import profile would be hugely helpful and simplify this process.
Shay Beezley
shared this idea
Additional fields were added to the Import Profile page > Inventory Operations tab for physical inventory. You can map item-level information from these fields in the input file, or indicate a value to be placed in the imported records.
For more information please see https://knowledge.exlibrisgroup.com/Alma/Release_Notes/2021/Alma_2021_Release_Notes
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Lisa Hatt
commented
Yes, data like this should be able to be ingested from appropriate fields in any scenario, not just for orders.
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Katie Utschig, SWITCH Library Consortium
commented
If they are going to modify the import profile for physical items, please also include received date while you are at it. Thanks!