ROUTINGS

Routings Overview

A routing refers to the way an assembly is Routed through the factory.  In the Routings module we define how and where assemblies are manufactured.  The Routings module consists of a number of database files needed by the Work  Orders module for the manufacturing process.  These database files include:

ROUTINGS

Routings define each labor sequence (operation) or outside service.  Production standards are set and work centers specified for each sequence.  Extensive space is provided for free form text and specifications defining how each operation is to be performed.

WORK CENTERS

The factory can be divided into work centers.  Rates for setup, labor, and overhead are established for each work center.  Work centers are valuable for costing and scheduling purposes.

MACHINES

You may set up your machines in the machine file.  Sequences and operations can be specified to run on particular machines, in which case the machine time is tracked automatically so that preventive maintenance can be scheduled.

TOOLS

Tools, dies, fixtures, molds etc. may be set up in the tool file.  Sequences and operations can be specified to use specific tools.  The number of parts produced per tool can be automatically tracked by the system so that preventive maintenance can be scheduled.

QC CODES

User defined QC codes can be set up for tracking rework labor.  These codes can be incorporated into an overall quality assurance program.

SCRAP CODES

User defined scrap codes can be set up for tracking unplanned scrap.  These codes can be incorporated into an overall quality assurance program.

DEPARTMENTS

If work centers are to be grouped into broader departments, you may set up department codes and descriptions in the department file.

OPERATION TEMPLATES

Commonly repeated operations may be set up as templates which can be copied into routing sequences wherever specified.

SPECS TEMPLATES

Specs templates are user defined templates that can be copied into routing sequences.  Specs templates can be set up as forms with column headings, field names, etc., and can used to define setups, temperatures, inspection steps; whatever is needed for your specific operation that is not handled by the standard routing fields.  Once specs templates are copied into routings, they can then be modified for a particular product/sequence, and they will print on the shop traveler.

In addition to these database files, a Print/Rollup Routings Costs program calculates total setup, labor, overhead, and outside processing through all the sequences and passes the total standard costs to the inventory record for each parent product.  Once in the inventory record, these costs can become part of the Print/Rollup Standard Costs in the Bills of Material module.  This two step cost rollup gives you precise control over product costing.