# Quick Tip: Projected PM Parts Planning

**URL:** <https://forum.cybermetrics.com/t/quick-tip-projected-pm-parts-planning/93>\
**Category:** Faciliworks Essentials\
**Tags:** quick-tip\
**Created:** [January 21, 2026, 2:29pm UTC](https://forum.cybermetrics.com/t/quick-tip-projected-pm-parts-planning/93 "2026-01-21T14:29:24Z")\
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**Post date:** [January 21, 2026, 2:29pm UTC](https://forum.cybermetrics.com/t/quick-tip-projected-pm-parts-planning/93/1 "2026-01-21T14:29:24Z")

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The **Projected PM Needed** feature helps you forecast parts usage based on upcoming preventative maintenance, ensuring the right materials are available before PMs are due.

**How It Works**

- Parts are assigned directly to **PM Tasks**

- Each part includes an **estimated quantity per PM (Est. No.)**

- You select a number of **days into the future**

- FaciliWorks Essentials calculates the **total quantity of parts required** to complete all scheduled PMs in that time frame

**Setup Steps**

1. Go to **Inventory → Part Entry** and create the part record (if not already created)

2. Navigate to **Data Administration → Assets** , filter, and select the asset

3. Confirm a **PM Task** is assigned to the asset (assign one if needed)

4. In **Scheduled PM Tasks** , open **PM Task Parts**

5. Assign the part and enter a value in **Est. No.**

6. Return to **Inventory → Part Entry** to set the number of future days to view projected usage in the **Projected PM Needed** field

**Why It Matters**

- Prevents PM delays caused by missing parts

- Improves inventory accuracy and purchasing decisions

- Aligns maintenance schedules with material availability

**Best Practice**  
Review projected PM needs regularly as part of your PM planning process to stay ahead of demand and reduce reactive inventory shortages.