Definitions and setups

Manufacturing Process

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- is the Template

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Manufacturing Processes are the templates a template

• they are copied to create a Build Process once an order item is ready to build

• a build process may then be modified to suit the unique item

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When linked to individual SKU’s the Manufacturing Process Template can be scaled up or down from standard times.

Example

1. Manufacturing Process “Sofa” Linked to

   1. 2 Seater - has scaling factor of x1

   2. 3 seater - has a scaling factor of x 1.75

The result is less process are required to be defined

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Tags on a Manufacturing Step are Matched with TAGS on a SKU to modify the Build Process Created

Example

1. Manufacturing Process Step Mode (include) with a TAG (A)

   1. SKUS with a TAG of (A) will include this step when the build is created

2. Manufacturing Process Step Mode (exclude) with a TAG (B)

   1. 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

The result is that less processes are required to be defined

Build Process - the actual work for an item

When the time comes to build an item - the build process is created

1. a copy of the Manufacturing Process is made for each item to be built

   1. Example order 2x 2 seater will result in 2 build processes (one each)

2. Build Processes are attached to the ordered item

3. Build Processes can be modified as required for each items unique design requirements

The build process is used to plan and capture actuals by ordered item

Manufacturing Process

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Template

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Steps

Processes 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

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Used used to manage the overall process flow

1. Where the sequence is the same - steps may happen in parallel

2. 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

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• more than one person can work at a station on any date increasing the capacity of that station

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Processes steps may revisit workstations

• Process steps and their sequence determine the flow through workcenters

Build process steps have a sequence.

1. Where the sequence is the same - steps may happen in parallel

2. 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

1. Build Process: Seq - (Station): Step

   1. Seq 1 - (Woodwork) Make Frame

   2. Seq 2 - (Woodwork) Fit legs

   3. Seq 2 - (Fabric Cutting and sewing) Make slip cover

   4. Seq 3 - (Upholstery) Cover frame with foam

   5. Seq 4 - (Fabric Cutting and Sewing) cut Fitted fabric

   6. Seq 5 - (Upholstery) Fit Fitted Fabric

Manufacturing Stations

Stations are where people work and complete build steps

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1. Each center has multiple Areas

2. Each Area may have multiple workstations

Example:

1. Manufacturing Venue may is at Street Address XYZ

   1. This is used on supplier purchase orders to indicate delivery address

2. This venue has the following Areas

   1. Woodwork

   2. Material Cutting

   3. Upholstery

   4. Fit Finish and QA

3. Stations are within areas

   1. Example - the Woodwork Area may have 3 stations

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Example Roster Pattern

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Example Roster Pattern filtered for an individual

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Preview of example roster pattern

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Roster Shifts

Rosters are work shifts

Rosters can be created manually or from a roster pattern

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1. Will skip existing shifts

   1. Example

      1. roster pattern has nobody on Monday - but a person is now hired for Monday > so the roster pattern is adjusted

      2. Rosters were already created some time ago

      3. Using the roster pattern to create rosters will only add the Monday shift (it skips where the shift already exists

2. Can skip weeks

   1. Example

      1. every second week we work the weekend

      2. create a roster pattern for the weekend work only

      3. then when creating the roster by enter the # weeks to skip (every 1 week)

Example using a roster pattern to create 4 weeks of work (skipping 1 week between weeks)

Results in

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View and edit the Roster shifts once created from the venue

From a view of the Roster can:

1. edit

2. delete

3. clear to create new shifts

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Workstations taking work

Stations have a pile of build steps to complete

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