Item groups in Supporting data is used to classify items and supplies into relevant groups. It is intended for all items/assets that can be ordered or used by FM customers. In Planon ProCenter, three main item groups can be distinguished:

There may be great overlaps between items that have been registered as purchase items, product items and/or assets, since items which have started out as purchase items may continue their career as product items and/or assets.

Asset groups are used to classify assets used in your company. They may include furniture, office equipment or means of transport. It is for your organization to decide which items classify as assets. Assets may have started out as purchase items and/or catalog items before they were put into use.

Supporting data is only intended to group the assets. In Assets , you can actually register assets and assign them to specific locations and people.

Purchase groups are used to classify items which should be purchased from external suppliers before they can be ordered by FM customers. It is for your organization to decide which types of items classify as purchase items. The purchase items themselves are maintained in Supporting data > Item groups.

Product groups are used to register items which can be requested directly (from stock) by FM customers. Requested products need to be purchased before they can be issued. An item is referred to as a purchase item when it is purchased and as a product when it is requested by an FM customer. Usually, only the description and the tariff charged are different. It is for your organization to decide which types of items classify as purchase items and products.