Batches

A batch is an uninterrupted activity that is performed between two points in time and uses one or more resources. These are the types of batches:

• Process batches: This is related to production activities.
• Tank batches: This is related to storage activities.

A period of downtime is referred to as batch; however, the behavior of this batch varies from process or tank batches. For example, downtime is not associated with inflow or outflow batch.

The batches can be distinguished based on the steps in a process through which the batches are generated. For example:

• In a coupled batch, the process batch receives coupled or decoupled inflow from one or more tank batches in the same process step, and sends coupled outflow to one or more process batches in the same process step. Coupled batches can be created with create inflow for a selection of batches or orders.
• A decoupled batch delivers the main product to an inventory point. There is no coupled outflow to another batch or order, therefore, no time link for the outflow. However, there can be coupled inflow from other batches.

The Delete function deletes the selected batches along with the inflow from the schedule. Locked inflow batches or batches with surplus cannot be deleted unless you change the status or status attributes.