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A fabrication process has a number of steps through different workcentresStations
One process may attach to many manufactured items.
Process Flexibility
Manufactured items can have a scaling factor - eg Process “Sofa” may have a multiplier of x1 for a 2 seater, but x2.7 for a 3 seater. In this way a single process definition becomes more flexible in use.
A Process Step may have a TAG and only be included/excluded if the Manufactured item has the same TAG
Process Steps
Processes have a number of process steps through different work centreseg Carpentry workcentre, foam covering workcentre etc..
Sequence indicates timing and if can be done in parallel
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Stock Article Setups
The manufactured item is linked to a default build process with an optional multiplier.
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Tags can indicate if process steps are included or excluded. Tags are individual letters and can have multiple.
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Builds
A build is the instance of a process for an ordered item
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An order to have more than one item (eg 2 seater and 3 seater) and hence will have more than one Build (one per item)
Qty of 2 on a line will create two different build jobs
Manufacturing of all the items on one order tend to flow through at the same time
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Stations
Stations have a pile of build steps to complete
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The next process step for the job is now top of the list for the next station.
Starting and completing Build Steps
Selection of a build steps provides a place to print drawings and instructions then indicate are starting / pausing / finishing and update actual times
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Station setup
Production rate factor can be used to indicate if more or less time than standard required (ie faster machine)
Overhead rate is used to calculate overhead loading on all tasks and is added to the person at the work centre overhead rate
The WIP bay is used if materials are issued from stock then fabricated items are returned at the end of the station
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Trigger to create a Build
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