About Sequences

Sequences are multi-level sort rules that allow you to prioritize or sequence batches according to batch characteristics such as due time, package size, variable changeover times and product type. These rules can be applied to selections of batches in any production stage and are used principally to reduce the impact of changeovers: a sequence which automatically schedules green oil batches and then black oil batches reduces the amount of cleaning needed. Sequences can be used directly in the sequence list boxes when scheduling process batches and distributing process batches.

Note: Sorting a batch on a field of a related order or end item is useful when only one order is related to it. Note also that by combining certain entity fields with others, you can create cyclic sequences. Process batches, for example, can be sequenced according to the start time of a batch rounded off to a certain period (day, week, 4-week period or month).

Sequences are based on values in fields belonging to a certain entity. Values for end time for process batches are sorted to ensure Just In Time production.