Integration with Production Scenarios

Article11/13/20232 min read

While using the Aptean Process Manufacturing extension in conjunction with the Aptean Production Scenarios extension, you can produce batches using different batch optimization methods between the minimum and maximum batch sizes mentioned in the associated production scenario.

On the Item Production Scenario page, the following fields are added.

FieldDescription
Minimum Batch SizeSpecifies the minimum batch size when calculating the variable batch size for a production order using the Optimize Batches function associated with the selected item production scenario.
Standard Batch SizeSpecifies the standard batch size used for the optimization calculations when using Optimize Batches within a production order. The standard batch size should match the lot size established for the routing associated with the selected production scenario.
Maximum Batch SizeSpecifies the maximum batch size when calculating the variable batch size for a production order using the Optimize Batches function associated with the selected item production scenario.
Optimization MethodSpecifies how batch optimization is to be calculated. This value is inherited from the Default Optimization Method field from the Process Manufacturing Setup.
Run Time Per BatchSpecifies the run-time allocated to a single batch. Depending on the routing setup, this may influence the calculated run time for the production order line, resulting in the overall run time being determined by the number of batches rather than the individual units.
Base Batch Run Time UoMSpecifies the default value of the Base Batch Run Time UoM from the Process Manufacturing Setup.
Note

Initially, the Default Optimization Method dropdown value on the Process Manufacturing Setup page will populate the Optimization Method field on the Item Production Scenario page. You can change the optimization method here, which will be reflected in the Batch Optimization Method field on the Optimize Batch Size page.