What if we have a customer order for 10 units of a particular part but we usually run jobs of 50 units? Could we set it to run 50 units instead of the 10 for costing reasons?
Yes, the system offers many fields that allow you to define how to handle these situations. Defining this value will allow you to yield the most cost-effective production value in order for the job setup to become justified.
Read More »Our company has decided to phase out a certain part but we still have some in inventory, what can we do?
The system provides a setting that allows you to use up all available inventory of a chosen part without the need for it to be replenished.
Read More »What is the difference between a personalization and a customization?
A personalization is an alteration in appearance to a program screen. Although similar to personalizations, customizations are a change to logic and ability in a program.
Read More »Is there another way to view job status other than the Multi-Resource Scheduling Board?
Yes, there are multiple places you can view Job Status. One alternative is the Job Status Report. This will allow you to filter by multiple options to see jobs based on things like date, if jobs are overdue, and more.
Read More »What is the most critical information coming from my demand that will feed into the MRP calculation?
The Ship By date on the Sales Order will be used in the MRP calculation to figure out due dates for the Jobs/Operations it needs to complete. The Need By date is purely informational at this point. Sales Order Releases can hold individual ship dates.
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