Integration with Production Scenarios
While using the Aptean Process Manufacturing extension in conjunction with the Aptean Production Scenarios extension, you can produce batches either manually or automatically 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.
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
| Minimum Batch Size | Specifies 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 Size | Specifies 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 Size | Specifies 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 Method | Specifies how batch optimization is to be calculated. This value is inherited from the Default Optimization Method field from the Process Manufacturing Setup page. |
| Automatic Optimization | Select this checkbox to use this production scenario for automatic batch optimization. |
| Automatic Run Time Optimization | Select this checkbox to use the values related to run time when this production scenario is used for automatic batch optimization. |
| Run Time Per Batch | Specifies 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. |
| Send-Ahead Batches | Enter the number of batches you wish to move to the next operation to prevent batch overlap. This value is defaulted to the Send-Ahead Batches field on the production order line when this production scenario is used. |
| Base Batch Run Time UoM | Specifies the default value of the Base Batch Run Time UoM field from the Process Manufacturing Setup page. |
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.