In Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), Part Numbers play a crucial role, linking products to specific operations and routings as defined in the Parts List.
This overview covers the creation and editing of Part Numbers, alongside key tabs like Targets, Reports, Labels, Batch & Serial Numbers, Rework, Routings, and Custom Fields, each integral to effective production management and tracking.
Parts List Overview
Create or Edit Part Numbers
Locate, create or configure existing Products within the Parts List
Easily create or edit Part Numbers
Targets Tab
Targets enable set times during production which is displayed to the Operator.
Reports Tab
Reports allow you to configure a Report Type based on a Part and Serial Number.
Labels Tab
Labels will configure a template to a particular Part Number, you can also Print a test label in this tab. For more on Creating a Label click here or to set up Label printers and for label templates click here.
Batch & Serial No Tab
Use the Batch & Serial Numbers tab to either reset the serial number value or to edit the Serial Number format.
Rework Tab
Configure a sequence to use as Rework for any Product in the list.
Parts Routings
Parts Routings are designed so that different versions of sequences can run for the same top level part number, but under different revisions.
You can setup Parts Routings in the Part List, under the Routings tab for a selected Part Number.
Press the Add button to add a new Parts Routing, this will be in the format of the [Top Level Part number] appended by a letter e.g. _A
Once a Part Routing has been setup, you'll need to add a Manufacturing Routing for it, from the Sequence Editor > Manufacturing Routings tab.
When loading works orders, you can select which version of the Product Routing to use. If none is selected, by default it uses the manufacturing routing associated with the Top Level Part Number.
From the Works Orders screen, select the orders to change, then click on the Change Routing button.
This loads up a screen where you can change which Product Routing to use.
You will be able to see which Parts Routing a product executed from it's Product Report, in the Summary section.
Custom Fields
