One of a series of steps in a routing that are carried out successively to produce an item.
The following data is collected during a routing operation:
- The task. For example, sawing.
- The machine used to carry out the task (optional). For example, sawing machine.
- The place where the task is carried out (work center). For example, woodwork.
- The number of employees required to carry out the task.
This data is used to compute order lead times, to plan production orders and to calculate cost prices.