Core business data in the Production Planning app, consists of the creation, organization, and maintenance of the core information that supports the planning, control, and execution of manufacturing operations.
Core business data is crucial for making sure that production processes are efficient, resources are optimized, and products meet quality standards.
Key core business data elements
- Production processes: Define the timing and sequence of operations or steps taken to transform raw materials and components into finished goods. This includes where they take place, and where they are delivered.
- Location Data: Information on the geographical locations involved in the supply chain, such as warehouses, factories, and distribution centers, including their capacities, capabilities, and operational characteristics.
- Bill of Materials (BOM): This is a comprehensive list of raw materials, components, and assemblies needed to manufacture a product. It includes information on quantities, specifications, and the relationships between different parts. The BOM is essential for calculating material requirements, costs, and production schedules.
- Routing Data: Details the steps required to manufacture a product, including operation sequences, work centers where operations are performed, time estimates, and tooling requirements. Routing data is key to scheduling and shop floor control.
- Resource Data: Information about the production resources, including machinery, labor skills, and tools. This data is used for capacity planning, scheduling, and determining production costs.
- Work Center Data: Includes details about different production units or groups of resources where manufacturing processes occur. This includes capabilities, output rates, and operating hours. Work center data helps in planning the allocation of work and calculating production capacities.
