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In IFS Cloud, a site cluster is a business structure that groups multiple sites under one administrative umbrella. It simplifies mass creation of inventory parts, ensures consistent defaults across sites, and accelerates multi-site rollouts. Unlike a technical Kubernetes cluster, which manages servers and infrastructure, the site cluster exists for business process efficiency.
A site cluster provides a hierarchical grouping of sites. Nodes represent regions, countries, or divisions. Each node can hold several sites, and cluster-level defaults cascade down to individual sites.
Key benefits:
Mass creation of parts across multiple sites
Standardization of sourcing, sales, and purchasing defaults
Faster onboarding of new sites and acquisitions
Reduced manual setup errors
Practical applications include:
Mass part creation: Define an assortment once and replicate it across all sites in the cluster.
Administrative control: Defaults defined at cluster level are inherited by connected sites.
Process automation: Streamline procurement, distribution, and warehousing setups across regions.
Governance: Reduce risk of fragmentation by enforcing consistent part master data.
Navigate to Site Cluster in IFS Cloud.
Define the root node (e.g. “Europe Operations”).
Add levels to reflect hierarchy (Region → Country → Site).
Each node inherits settings from its parent.
IFS Cloud Documentation
Connect existing sites via Query Sites or manual entry.
Note: Sites must already exist; clusters cannot create them.
Site Cluster _ IFS Community
Ensure an assortment structure is active and connected to the part catalog.
Parts in the assortment will be created across all connected sites.
Set supplier links, sourcing rules, and sales/purchase part flags in the assortment.
Defaults cascade automatically.
Confirm sites are “user-allowed” for the operator running the process.
Open Parts by Assortment and Site Cluster.
Select cluster and assortment, then run creation.
Automatic checks include:
Sales parts only created if the Do Not Create Sales Part flag is cleared.
Purchase parts created only for non-manufactured parts.
Supplier parts created if allowed by the flags.
Implementing site clusters delivers measurable value:
Speed: Shortens rollout cycles for new sites.
Consistency: Standardized part data across the enterprise.
Compliance: Enforced defaults for sourcing and supplier rules.
Cost savings: Fewer manual errors, less rework, and faster master data setup.
A manufacturer opens new sites in Europe.
Cluster structure:
When the “Standard Bearings” assortment is applied to “Europe Operations,” all three plants receive identical part numbers, suppliers, and defaults - instantly.
Confirm part catalog and assortment are active
Define cluster naming standards
Confirm sites and user access
Create cluster root and levels
Add nodes for regions/countries
Connect sites to nodes
Apply supplier and sourcing defaults
Set sales/purchase part flags
Record defaults in change log
Test run first, review logs
Fix errors, rerun in production
Monitor execution results
Assign business and data owners
Weekly drift detection
Periodic audit of created parts
Verify part attributes in sample sites
Check supplier links and pricing
Confirm warehouse and planning defaults
Export created part IDs per site
Maintain rollback scripts
Keep backup references
Roles
Data steward runs assistants
Business lead approves defaults
IT monitors logs
KPIs
Time to enable a new site
Error rate during mass creation
Number of mismatched attributes found in audits
The site cluster is more than a configuration tool. It’s a strategic enabler that helps enterprises scale faster, enforce consistency, and govern master data effectively. Used properly, it turns what used to be tedious, error-prone setup work into a streamlined, controlled process that grows with the business.