Product Data

Several key screens are available for users to maintain not just basic part or product record information, but also planning parameters, ordering rules, extended narrative, dimensional and weight/volume related information. Each part can be identified by a 20 character code, with the ability to also have a 40 character cross-reference code which can be used as an alternative key for accessing part details. In addition, each item can have up to 999 “paths” (each path is essentially a unique method of manufacture) attached to it. These paths can contain unique bills of material and/or routing information, allowing for alternate routes/machines to be incorporated and different cost profiles established. The BoM functionality allows for effectivity dates and operation staging. Fields are also available within the BoM record for Item Numbers / Drawing References / Circuit Reference Designators and Scrap / Wastage amounts per batch. BoM’s can be copied from one parent to another, and updated and maintained on an individual or mass basis.

Multi level explosions and implosions are available online. The Routing record allows for extended operational text to be maintained, and for overlapping or parallel operations to be defined as well.

Each part, whether manufactured or purchased, is identified by a code or part number and an optional narrative description specification. After this information is entered, units of measure can be set up to monitor usage of the part. The source of the part (must be specified. The planner and buyer responsible for the part can be identified so the planning functions, such as Material Requirements Planning, can direct reports to the appropriate person.

Parts can be classified as belonging to particular groups, such as product, sales and commodity groups. The groups segregate parts for reporting purposes. Other details, such as alternate parts, alternate units of measure and circuit references can be entered. A separate transaction is provided to allow entry of dimension data such as size, height, weight and volume of the parts.

• Multiple Units of Measure
• Dimensions / Weights
• Product Groups
• Unlimited Text
• Machine / Operator Ratio's
• Alternative Work Centers
• Muliple Calenders
• Resources
• Machines / Assets / Floor Space
• Bill of Material
• Component Effectivity and Alternative
• % Relationships
• Engineering Change Control
• Comprehensive change control details
• Change History
• Alternative Parts
• Scrap / Yield
• Sub Contract items
• Work centers / Routes
• Efficiency / Utilization %
• Work Patterns
• Multiple Routes per item
• Drawings / Tooling / Key
• Add resources to routing
• Multiple Bills of Materials per item
• Staged Kitting
• Circuit References
• User defined Approval codes
• Cost, Stock and order implications analysis
• Automatic approval routing