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When linked to individual SKU’s the Manufacturing Process Template can have a scaling factorbe scaled up or down from standard times.
Example
Manufacturing Process “Sofa” Linked to
2 Seater - has scaling factor of x1
3 seater - has a scaling factor of x 1.75
In this way a single process definition becomes more flexible in use.The result is less process are required to be defined
TAGS
Tags on a Manufacturing Step are Matched with TAGS on a SKU to modify the Build Process Created
Example
Manufacturing Process Step Mode (include) with a TAG (A)
SKUS with a TAG of (A) will include this step when the build is created
Manufacturing Process Step Mode (exclude) with a TAG (B)
SKUS with a TAG of (B) will exclude this step when the build is created
SKUS with a TAG of (AB) will include the TAG (a) step AND exclude the TAG (B ) Step when a build is created
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The result is that less processes are required to be defined
Build Process
When the time comes to build an item - the build process is created
a copy of the Manufacturing Process is made
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for each item to be built
Example order 2x 2 seater will result in 2 build processes (one each)
Build Processes are attached to the ordered item
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Build Processes can
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be modified as required
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for each items unique design requirements
The build process is used to plan and capture actuals by ordered item
Manufacturing Process (Template) Steps
Processes
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Steps link to Stations
One step is done by one station
Process Steps have a materials category
Making it easier to find and consume materials from the warehouse
Process steps have a sequence
Used to manage the overall process flow
Where the sequence is the same - steps may happen in parallel
Where the sequence number is greater - the step must wait for previous sequences to be completed
Process Steps have a time estimate
Used for capacity planning - more than one person can work at a station on any date increasing the capacity of that station
Note : If you want to assume infinite capacity you do not need to use time estimates or rosters. The sequence numbers combined with Order ExWarehouse date will prioritise the work for you.
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Where the sequence is the same - steps may happen in parallel
Where the sequence number is greater - the step must wait for previous sequences to be completed
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Processes steps may revisit workstations
Process steps and their sequence determine the flow through workcenters
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Where the sequence is the same - steps may happen in parallel
Where the sequence number is greater - the step must wait for previous sequences to be completed
Example - multiple steps (Seq 2) may commence after the first step complete AND Uphosltery and Fabric cutting are revisited
Build Process: Seq - (Station): Step
Seq 1 - (Woodwork) Make Frame
Seq 2 - (Woodwork) Fit legs
Seq 2 - (Fabric Cutting and sewing) Make slip cover
Seq 3 - (Upholstery) Cover frame with foam
Seq 4 - (Fabric Cutting and Sewing) cut Fitted fabric
Seq 5 - (Upholstery) Fit Fitted Fabric
Stations
Stations are where people work and complete build steps
Planning: Stations have hours of work they can complete by date (Rosters)
Multiple persons may have hours in the same station and same date increasing the capacity of that station
Build steps are linked to the station type they require
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Production Venue
Venues are your manufacturing centers
Each center has multiple Areas
Each Area may have multiple workstations
Example:
Manufacturing Venue may is at Street Address XYZ
This is used on supplier purchase orders to indicate delivery address
This venue has the following Areas
Woodwork
Material Cutting
Upholstery
Fit Finish and QA
Stations are within areas
Example - the Woodwork Area may have 3 stations
Stock Article Setups
Link to the build process
with an optional multiplier.
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