Advanced Operation Relations
In previous versions, it was possible to set up Operations in a consecutive sequence only. This option allows the setup of more complicated Operation relations.
You can reach the option by right-clicking on Operation in the following locations:
- Production → Routing → Routings → Operations tab
- Production → Manufacturing Order → Manufacturing Order → Operations tab
- Production → Bill of Materials → Production Process → Routings tab → Routings tab
Operation Relations
Example Routing:
Standard sequence:
Available options:
Relation Type:
- None – the option not used
- First Operation Finish – a specified operation starts when the first chosen on Relation Operation form Operation is finished.
Example: Settings for Operation 04:
Result: Operation 04 starts when Operation 01 is finished
- Last Operation Finish – a specified operation starts when the last of the chosen Relation Operation form Operation is finished
Result: Operation 04 starts when Operation 02 is finished.
Is Starting Operation – choosing this option for a specific Operation makes it start operation. This creates two parallel sequences.
Example: for Operation 03 Is Starting Operation checkbox is checked:
Overloading – a specified Operation starts when the chosen on Operation Relation form Operation produces a specified quantity
Advance Operation Relations Indicator
You can check if Operations has advanced relations assigned by checking the values in the following columns:
Advance Relation Types:
- SO – Is Starting Operation
- FF – First Operation Finish
- LF – Last Operation Finish
Operation Relation Map
By visualizing Operations connections, you can check the overall sequence (and all its advanced operations relations).
You can reach the option by right-clicking on Routing in the following locations:
Production → Manufacturing Order → Manufacturing Orders → Operations tab → Operations tab
Production → Bill of Materials → Production Process → Routings tab → Routings tab
Example Operations relations chart:
