Multi-Product Production Model

In some repetitive process such as injection molding and stamping, one cycle of a machine can produce multiple quantities of multiple items. You can use the multi-product production functionality to manage the process.

To use multi-product production models:

  • The Multi-Product Production check box in the Repetitive Manufacturing Parameters (tirpt0100m000) session must be selected.

You can define a production model with multiple end products that are produced in different quantities. A list of products is added to the single-item model containing the information about the different items the model is set up for, and their quantities.

In this type of production model the main tool used for production is the information carrier to identify the model for planning and costing. In the Work List (tirpt4602m000) session, the number of realized cycles of the tool is reported instead of the quantity of item completed as with a single-item model.

Step 1. Define the tool

In the Tools (tirpt2140m000) session

Step 2. Select the product model type

In the Production Models (tirpt2100m000) session use the New command, then select Multi-Product when the dialogue screen appears.

This opens the multi-product version of the Production Model (tirpt2100m100) session.

Step 3. Specify the effective and expiry dates

Specify the period the production model is active.

Step 4. Specify use for planning/use for costing

While several production models may be in use at the same time only one can be used for planning and costing purposes. The Use for Planning and Use for Costing check boxes are used to select the production model for these purposes.

Note: These check boxes can only be selected for one production model at a time. You can also specify if you want to use the production model for the whole site if the multisite functionality is active.

Step 5. Specify detailed reporting

If detailed reporting is required during the manufacturing process, you can select the Report on Work Stations check box.

Note: The Report on Work Stations check box must be selected in the Repetitive Manufacturing Parameters (tirpt0100m000) session for this option to be available.

Step 6. Define production process

Define the production process for the model in the Production Process (tirpt2110m000) session.

Step 7. Define list of materials

Define the list of materials needed to manufacture the product in the Materials (tirpt2120m000) session.

Note
  • The planning, scheduling and costing is done on the end product, not the tool.
  • Work station based reporting and transfer quantity data are not available in the multi-product repetitive environment.
  • You cannot reject produced items in the multi-product repetitive environment.
  • Process inspections are not possible in a multi-product repetitive environment.

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