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Work Order Process Amendment

 

This option allows reflecting realistic changes in on-going process of Work Orders during production.

 

Once a Work Order is Authorized, IMMS does not allow to Edit it as it is already forwarded to the production department. But there may be a situation when some changes are required in the Work Order Process while it is still undergoing the production. Through this option, IMMS provides the flexibility to make changes in the on going processes of an authorized Work Order. But those changes will come into effect only when the amendment is Authorized by concerned persons. A Work Order can be amended multiple times provided the previous amendment has been authorized first.

 

To authorize a particular Work Order, select the corresponding record by clicking on the small white check box. You can de-select the record by clicking on the same box again. You can select multiple records in the same way. Once done, click on the button to finally authorize the selected records.

 

Moreover IMMS also takes care that if a particular Process is completed, it can not be amended. Such Process will be highlighted with a different color shade.

 

Please note that IMMS does not allow to amend Work Orders that have multiple SJOs of same Item.

 

A list of Work Orders that have been amended will be displayed as follows -

Search:

Enter any text you want to search in the list below. The search is applicable to all columns of the list. Once the text is entered, press <ENTER> key. As a result, the list will be refreshed with all those records that contain the entered text fully or partially. In order to go back to the original list, remove the text from the box and press <ENTER> key again.

 

Filter By:

IMMS provides the facility to filter the records on the basis of their status. Click on the field and select either 'All', 'Authorized' or 'Pending for Authorization'. Selecting 'All' will display all records, authorized as well as unauthorized. Selecting 'Authorized' will display only authorized records. Selecting 'Pending for Authorization' will display only those records that are yet to be authorized.

 

Work Orders Amendments can be added, and viewed provided the Role associated with the currently logged-in user through User Management has the respective rights to do so.

To amend a Work Order, click on the button. To view details of a particular Work Order Amendment, <DoubleClick> on that record. As a result, following screen will be displayed -

Screen Layout of Work Order Detail

 

Please note that once you have amended a Work Order, the amendment can not be deleted.

Field Description of Work Order Detail

Work Order Details

Specifies the Work Order details in which changes have to be made.

Year:

Denotes the Year of Work Order Number that has to be amended.

 

While 'Adding' an Amendment, the current financial year is displayed by default. You can change it.

 

In case of 'View' mode, the financial year of the selected record will be displayed automactically. You can NOT change it.

 

Group:

Specify the Group of the Work Order that has to be amended.

 

While 'Adding' an Amendment, please note that the Group which has been specified as default for the selected financial year through Document Control Master option in Administrator Toolswill be displayed automatically.

 

You can change it by clicking on the field to access a list of already defined WO Groups for the entered Year though Document Control Master option in Administrator Tools Module. Select your desired Group from the list by scrolling down to it and pressing <ENTER>. Alternatively you can also enter the Group.

 

In case of 'View' mode, Group of the selected record will be displayed automatically. You can NOT change it.

 

Site:

Specify the Site of the Work Order that has to be amended.

 

While 'Adding', the Site if any specified with the selected Group will be displayed automatically.

 

Click on the field to access a list of already defined Sites. Select your desired Site from the list by scrolling down to it and pressing <ENTER>. Alternatively you can also enter the Site.

 

 

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Please note that the Site(s) will be displayed/accepted as per the following conditions -

  • In case the 'Site Required?' flag is 'On' through Document Control Master option in Administrator Tools Module, then only those Sites will be displayed which have been linked with the selected Year and Work Order Group.
  • In case the 'Site Required' flag 'Off', then all the Sites that have been defined for the current Company through Site Master option of Administrator Tools Module will be displayed.

In case of 'View' mode, Site of the selected record will be displayed automatically. You can NOT change it.

 

Number:

Specify the number of the Work Order that has to be amended.

 

While 'Adding' a new Amendment, click on the field to access a list of existing Work Order Numbers belonging to the selected WO Year, Group and Site. Select your desired Number from the list by scrolling down to it and pressing <ENTER>. Alternatively you can also enter the WO Number.

 

Please note that -

while 'Adding' only those Work Orders will be displayed/accepted -

  • that have not been created against multiple SJOs for the same Item.
  • that are Open.
  • that have been Authorized.
  • that have been amended previously but the amendment has been authorized.

In case of 'View', Number of the selected record will be displayed automatically. You can NOT change it.

 

Date:

Automatically displays the Date of selected Work Order Number for your reference.

 

Amendment Date:

Denotes the Date on which the Work Order was amended.

 

While 'Adding' a new Amendment, enter the date on which the Work Order is being amended. By default, today's date is displayed which can be changed. It should fall within the current period range.

 

In case of 'View', Amendment Date be displayed automatically for the selected Work Order Number. It can NOT be changed.

 

Planner Code:

Automatically displays the selected Work Order Number's Planner Code and Name for your reference. You can not change it.

 

Item Code:

Automatically displays the selected Work Order Number's Item Code and Description for your reference. You can not change it.

 

Item UOM:

Displays the Unit of Measurement of the WO Item for your reference. You can not change it.

 

Total WO Quantity:

Displays the WO Quantity for the selected WO Number for your reference. You can not change it.

 

WO Due Date:

Displays the Due Date for the selected WO Number for your reference. You can not change it.

 

WO Start Date:

Displays the Start Date for the selected WO Number for your reference. You can not change it.

Click on button to continue.

Screen Layout of SJO Details

Field Description of SJO Details

A grid populated with the SJOs against which the selected Work Order was made will be displayed as shown above.

 

You can NOT make any changes in this grid except in the following field -

WH Code KANBAN:

Please note that this field will be visible only in case the flag 'Do you want to use KANBAN functionality?' is set as 'On' through Inventory Policy option of Administrator Tools Module. Otherwise this field will NOT be visible at all.

 

Denotes the KANBAN Warehouse from where the KANBAN Items that may be required while Work Order Receipt of the SJO Item will be allocated.

 

The KANBAN Warehouse specified for the Sales Job Order of the selected Work Order Number will be displayed automatically. You can change it. To do so, click on the field. Delete the existing data. Now click on the field to access a list of already defined KANBAN Warehouses through Warehouse Master option in Stores & Inventory Module. Select your desired KANBAN Warehouse from the list by scrolling down to it and pressing <ENTER>. Alternatively you can also enter the Warehouse Code.

WH Desc KANBAN:

Description of the selected KANBAN Warehouse will be displayed automatically.

Click on button to continue.

Screen Layout of Work Order Routing Details

Field Description of Work Order Routing Details

A grid populated with the Process Sheet of the selected Work Order is displayed in a grid.

 

If a particular Process is completed, it can not be amended. Such Process will be highlighted with a different color shade.

 

You can make changes in it as per the realistic requirements.

 

Click on the button to add a new Operation in the grid. A new row will be added as a result.

 

Please note that Operations that can NOT be changed will be highlighted with different color. These operation are those which are already complete and hence can not be changed now.

 

Field Description of the grid -

Action

Click on the icon to remove a record from the list. Click on the 'Delete' icon again to un-delete the record.

Sr. No:

Automatically generated sequence number.

 

Inside/Outside

Specifies whether the Operation is Inside or Outside operation.

 

To change it, click on the field and choose your option. Press <TAB>.

 

In case an 'Inside Operation' is changed into an 'Outside Operation', the system will automatically remove the existing Work Center and shop information that was entered for the previous 'Inside Operation.

 

In case the existing Operation is 'Inside' Operation -

In case the existing Operation is 'Outside' Operation -

Operation Number:

(Type : Numeric, Length : 7.2)

 

Specifies the sequence number of the Operation to be carried out. You can change it but it should be a unique number as no two Operations can be performed at the same time. Moreover, it should be greater than the largest Operation Number that has been completed. Press <TAB>.

 

Work Centre Code:

Specifies the Work Center at which the Operation is carried out.

 

Click on the field to access a list of Work Centers that have been defined through Work Center Master - Entry option of Materials Module. Select your desired Work Center from the list by scrolling down to it and pressing <ENTER>. Alternatively you can also enter the Work Center Code.

 

Work Centre Desc:

Automatically displays the description of the selected Work Center Code.

 

Shop Work Centre:

Specifies the Shop of the selected Work Center at which the Operation is carried out.

 

Press <F5> key to access a list of Shops that have been associated with the selected Work Center through Shop Work Center Link Master option of Materials Module. Select your desired Shop from the list by scrolling down to it and pressing <ENTER>. Alternatively you can also enter the Shop Code.

 

Operation Code:

Specifies the Operation to be performed.

 

Click on the field to access a list of Operations that have been defined through Codes Master Entry (Code Type = 'OP') option of Administrator Tools Module. Select your desired Operation from the list by scrolling down to it and pressing <ENTER>. Alternatively you can also enter the Operation Code.

 

Operation Description:

Automatically displays the Description of the selected Operation Code.

 

Standard Setting Time:

Specifies the Standard time required to setup the machine for the Operation.

 

Enter the time in Hours:Minutes:Seconds format. Press <TAB>.

 

Standard Operation Time:

Specifies the Standard time required by the Operation.

 

Enter the time in Hours:Minutes:Seconds format. Press <TAB>.

 

QC Required:

Specifies whether Quality Control is required for the Operation or not. Click on the field and select your option by clicking on it. Press <TAB>.

% of Excess time:

(Type : Numeric, Length : 2)

Denotes the percentage of excess standard production time that is allowed while entering actual production time for each Operation through Labour Production Entry option of Production Module.

 

Click on the field. Now enter the percentage of excess time permissible. Press <TAB>.

 

Process Start Date:

This field will be visible only when the flag 'Want to maintain Start and End datetime wise Labor Production?' is set as 'On' through Shop Policy option of Administrator Tools Module. Otherwise it will not be visible.

 

Click on the field. Now enter the Date on which the Process should start. It should be later than the Work Order Date.

 

Start Time:

This field will be visible only when the flag 'Want to maintain Start and End datetime wise Labor Production?' is set as 'On' through Shop Policy option of Administrator Tools Module. Otherwise it will not be visible.

 

Click on the field. Now enter the Time at which the Process should start.

 

End Date:

This field will be visible only when the flag 'Want to maintain Start and End datetime wise Labor Production?' is set as 'On' through Shop Policy option of Administrator Tools Module. Otherwise it will not be visible.

 

By default the Start Date will be displayed automatically which can be changed. Click on the field. Now enter the Date on which the Process should end. It should be later than the Process Start Date.

 

End Time:

This field will be visible only when the flag 'Want to maintain Start and End datetime wise Labor Production?' is set as 'On' through Shop Policy option of Administrator Tools Module. Otherwise it will not be visible.

 

By default the End Time will be calculated and displayed as 'Start Time' + 'Standard Operation Time'. It can be changed. Click on the field. Now enter the Time at which the Process should end.

Click on button to continue.

Screen Layout of Item Required for the Work Order Item

Field Description of Item Required for the Work Order Item

This section displays the Child Items required to make the Work Order Item along with their other details and required quantity. All the fields in this grid are automatically displayed and you can NOT make any changes in them.

 

Item Required for the Work Order Item

 

Item Code:

Automatically displays the Child Item Code required to make the selected Manufactured/Assembly Item. You can not change it.

 

Item Description:

Displays the Description of the Child Item Code for your reference.

 

Required Quantity:

Automatically calculates and displays the Quantity of Child Item required to make the Work Order Quantity of Parent Item.

 

Please note here that in case the Work Order quantity is not same as the 'SJO Quantity' of the Work Order Item, than the quantity required of each Child Item will be automatically calculated and displayed as per the Work Order quantity i.e. (quantity of Child Item required to make a single unit of its Parent Item) X (Work Order Quantity)

 

Type:

Automatically displays the Type of Child Item for your reference. You can not change it.

 

Internal UOM:

Automatically displays the Internal Unit of Measurement of Child Item for your reference. You can not change it.

 

Click on button to continue.

Screen Layout of Tools Information and Detail Description

Field Description of Tools Information and Detail Description

In case the selected Work Order is being amended for the first time, both the grids will display data belonging to that Work Order.

 

For the subsequent amendments of a Work Order, both the grids with display the data belonging to the latest amendment of that Work Order provided that amendment is authorized.

 

Tools

A grid with one row each for the Operation is displayed to enter any Tools related to it. The grid is as follows -

 

Inside/Outside:

Displays the type of Operation for your reference. You can not change it.

 

Operation No:

Displays the Sequence Number of the Operation for your reference. You can change the sequence provided it exists.

 

Tool Type:

Denotes the Type of Tool.

 

Three types of Tools can be specified which are - Tool, Instrument and Gauge. Click on the field and choose your option by selecting it. Press <TAB>.

 

Please note that a Tool can not be changed in case some production is already booked against the selected Work Order through Labour Production Entry option of Production Module.

 

Tool Code:

Denotes the Tool.

 

Click on the field to access a list of Tools that have been defined through Item Master Basic Detail - Entry option of Materials Module. Select your desired Tool from the list by scrolling down to it and pressing <ENTER>. Alternatively you can also enter the Tool Code.

Only those Items will be displayed / accepted that have 'Nature of Item' as 'Tools'.

Please note that a Tool can not be changed in case some production is already booked against the selected Work Order through Labour Production Entry option of Production Module.

Tools Description:

Automatically displays the Description of the selected Tool Code.

Detail Description

A grid with one row each for the Operation is displayed to enter any details description related to it.

 

Inside/Outside:

Displays the type of Operation for your reference. You can not change it.

 

Operation No:

Displays the Sequence Number of the Operation for your reference. You can not change it.

 

Detail Description:

Click on the field. Now start entering the description if any related to the Operation. Press <TAB>.

 

Operation:

Displays the Description of the Operation for your reference. Yo can not change it.

 

Once you have made required changes in the Work Order, click on 'Save' button to save it or 'Cancel' to discard. The control will go back to the list.