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Importing Manufacturing Data
Importing manufacturing data works the same as the other import programs. The only difference is that the other import programs are normally used just once during system start-up, while the manufacturing data import will be used daily as a permanent interface with the work order system. For details relating to the import process, see Importing Master Files
The data path and fields entered in the import programs stay on the screen until changed, so they only have to be set up once. If your ASCII source file's name changes each time a new batch of manufacturing data is to be transferred, then you will have to go into the program and change the file name each time the program is run.
DE-H-A, Import Labor, can be used to bring in labor data gathered by an external shop floor data collection system. Most data collection systems automatically produce ASCII files for transfer to other accounting/manufacturing systems.
DE-H-B, Import Material Issues and DE-H-C Import Work Order Receipts can be used to import the issuance of components to work orders and the receipt of finished production to stock. This data can be collected using a portable bar code collection device reading Work Order numbers from Shop Travelers printed in WO-C Print Travelers and part numbers of components printed in IN-G Print Inventory Labels thus eliminating the need for additional stations on the shop floor. Data imported in these two programs can be reviewed and edited in DE-J-H Edit Material Issues and DE-J-I Edit WO Receipts. Once the information is reviewed and accepted, each edit program has a Post button that will transfer the information to the work orders.
DE-H-D Import Physical Inventory Counts can be used to import inventory counts collected using a bar code device or entered onto a spreadsheet. Editing and posting is done using PI-C Enter Tag Counts and PI-G Update Actual Inventory.