what is the manufacturingComponent record

AI generated answer (using internal Slack threads):

The manufacturingComponent record in NetSuite is related to the Advanced Manufacturing module. It is used to track the individual components or raw materials that are used in the assembly of a finished product. For example, if you have an assembly item X that is made up of subcomponents A, B, and C, each of these subcomponents would be a manufacturingComponent of the assembly item X. In the context of the Advanced Manufacturing module, you can record component scrap and have that hit a scrap account in the financials. However, it seems that you can only post scrap of the completed assembly, not the individual components. It's also possible to view the Component of an Assembly Item under the record for that specific Assembly Item. If you want to see if an Inventory Item, or raw material is a part of an Assembly Item as a component under that Inventory Record, you can create a multi select field and do script that will source the information. Alternatively, you can use the "Component where used" Inquiry page or use a saved search of items and their member items with Available Filter = member, and attach it as a Sublist to the Items. This will then filter by the member and provide a list of Parents to give you a Where Used Sublist. ****** Disclaimer: This response was generated by an artificial intelligence assistant based on previous conversations from multiple Slack channels, and may contain inaccuracies or mistakes. ******