Using AX 2009. Our products are static (no color, size, style options to select during order entry).
We would like to know how to track different revisions without changing the part number.
I looked into "Item Configuration" options, but these seem to be more for "Build to Order" items where the sales rep will select the style, color, size during order entry.
I looked into creating a BOM list for each revision which I thought did it. It tracks start/end date and different list of parts. The BOM List name can be the revision number. Bossman denied this option as it isn't called "Revision" and isn't as he would like it to be presented. he is convinced there has to be a "Revision" identifier.
If I have to rename an Item Dimension "Revision", how would this link to a different Bill of Materials? Maybe it wouldn't? Maybe add revision# to separate field and then also "activate" the newer BOM which has the revision number in it?
Potential Process?:
1 - Create Item, Add revision# to modified field, & create Bill of Materials. BOM title=PartNumber_rev1
2 - When update made. Update revision# & create a 2nd Bill of Materials list titled "PartNumber_rev2"
Is this the best way or what can I tell my boss are really the only/best options?