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Consumable / Supply

vr.wm-obj-015 · wm-obj-015-consumable-supply

Items used up in normal use, with stock, consumption and replenishment.

World Models Physical world and living systems PHY.OBJ.CSV
Bundle → Layer → Finding → QuestionsClassifiersWhat it isWhy it existsDistinguishing featuresWhat robots and AI may and may not doMoral aspectsOwnersLinks to other meta-modelsIdentity and identifiersDirect propertiesRecognitionCapabilities and actionsHazards and failure modesStandards and interfacesContext of useSources

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3 bundles · 3 layers · 6 findings · 12 questions

Item and specification Which consumable is meant and what it is suited for.

Specification

Type, compatibility and handling requirements of the consumable.

Consumable type

The consumable type with its manufacturer reference and pack size.

  1. Which consumable type is meant, by manufacturer and part number?
  2. In which pack size and unit of issue is it supplied?

Compatibility

The equipment or process the consumable is approved for.

  1. Which equipment or process is the consumable compatible with?
  2. Is it an original or an approved equivalent?
Stock and use How much is held and how fast it is used.

Stock and replenishment

Stock on hand, consumption rate and reorder rules.

Stock level

The quantity on hand at a location, against its reorder point.

  1. How much is on hand at each location?
  2. What reorder point and reorder quantity apply?

Consumption rate

The rate at which the consumable is used up over time.

  1. How much is consumed per period or per unit of work?
  2. Has the consumption rate changed noticeably?
Safety and disposal Safe handling, shelf life and end of use.

Handling and disposal

Hazards, shelf life and how used consumables are discarded.

Shelf life and hazards

Expiry date and any hazard classification of the consumable.

  1. Does the consumable have an expiry date, and when is it?
  2. Is it classified as hazardous, and is a safety data sheet available?

Disposal route

How the used or expired consumable is discarded or returned.

  1. How must the used consumable be disposed of?
  2. Is there a take-back or recycling scheme for it?

Classifiers Filled

Family
World Models
Category
Physical world and living systems
Entry kind
standalone-mm
Navigation path
NAV.PHY.OBJ.CSV
Domain
PHY.OBJ.CSV
Industry
Cross-industry
Tags
consumablesupplyphy.obj.csv

What it is Filled

A consumable supply is a physical item that is used up, worn out or discarded in normal use, such as printer toner, lubricants, filters, cleaning agents, medical disposables or office stationery. It is managed by quantity and replenishment rather than as an individual asset; durable equipment and spare parts that are installed and maintained are outside the class.

Why it exists Filled

Items used up in normal use, with stock, consumption and replenishment.

Distinguishing features Filled

  • It is used up in normal use and is managed by quantity, not tracked as an individual asset.
  • Spare parts are installed into equipment and maintained with it; consumables are depleted and replaced.
  • Raw materials become part of a product; consumables support operations without becoming part of the output.
  • Food and medicines have their own models, even when stocked as supplies.

What robots and AI may and may not do Filled

Must not

  • Place purchase orders beyond its delegated spending authority.
  • Substitute a consumable with one not approved for the equipment or process.
  • Dispose of hazardous consumables outside the stated disposal route.
  • Issue expired consumables for safety-relevant use.
  • Hide shortages of critical supplies.

Only with a human decision

  • Approving a new supplier or an equivalent consumable.
  • Approving purchases above delegated limits.
  • Deciding on use of expired stock in an emergency.

May

  • Track stock levels and consumption of consumables.
  • Propose replenishment orders when stock falls below the reorder point.
  • Check compatibility of a consumable with the equipment it is meant for.
  • Report expired or soon-to-expire stock.

Moral aspects Filled

  • Shortages of critical supplies, for example in health care, can put lives at risk.
  • Single-use consumables create waste and should be minimised and disposed of properly.
  • Counterfeit or unapproved consumables can damage equipment and harm users.

Who is affected

  • Users and operators of the equipment
  • Patients and customers relying on the operation
  • Waste handlers and the environment

Owners Filled

Steward

The procurement or stores function that manages stock and replenishment of the consumable.

Master systems

  • Enterprise resource planning material master
  • Inventory management system
  • Procurement catalogue

Links to other meta-models Filled

references

  • wm-obj-002-product-type-catalog-item - A consumable is ordered as a catalogue product type.

neighbor

  • wm-obj-011-spare-part - Spare parts are installed and maintained, consumables are used up.

related

  • wm-obj-020-inventory-stock-position - Stock of consumables is held as inventory positions.

What else AI and robots need to interact with it Filled

Identity and identifiers required Filled

  • A consumable type is identified by manufacturer part number and GTIN where available.
  • Procurement classifications such as UNSPSC or eCl@ss group consumables by kind.
  • Stock is identified by item code, location and batch where relevant.

Direct properties required Filled

  • Quantity on hand and consumption per period, in the unit of issue.
  • Pack size and unit of measure.
  • Expiry date and storage conditions such as temperature, where specified by the manufacturer.
  • Hazard classification and physical form from the safety data sheet, where hazardous.

Recognition required Filled

  • A consumable is recognised by its packaging, manufacturer label, part number and barcode.
  • Often confused with spare parts, raw materials or look-alike unapproved equivalents.

Capabilities and actions required Filled

  • Consumables can be issued, consumed and replenished by quantity.
  • Usage can be allocated to cost centres, equipment or jobs.
  • Expired or defective stock can be quarantined and disposed of.

Hazards and failure modes required Filled

  • Chemical exposure from hazardous consumables such as solvents and toners.
  • Equipment damage or failure from incompatible or counterfeit consumables.
  • Operational stoppage when critical supplies run out.

Standards and interfaces required Filled

  • UNSPSC and eCl@ss product classifications.
  • GS1 identifiers and barcodes for items and batches.
  • Safety data sheets under the Globally Harmonized System (GHS).

Context of use required Filled

  • Found in offices, factories, laboratories, hospitals and field operations.
  • Hazardous consumables fall under chemical safety and waste regulations.

Sources Filled

  1. United Nations Standard Products and Services Code (UNSPSC), GS1 US
  2. Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS), United Nations

Open questions

  • Planned model: boundary questions, research and every section remain to be written.

Machine files

Card as JSON Specification AGENTS.md Card backlog vercy.card/1

Provenance

planned (registry candidate) · todo

Built from: models/runtime-index.json, ver-cy/world-models/card-supplements/wm-obj-015-consumable-supply.json

Planned entry, hidden from the catalogue until researched.