Introduction
Welcome to Empress’s user-friendly guide to Capacity Planning - a feature designed to streamline your business operations. From the allocation of production jobs to tracking the time spent on each operation, Empress’s Capacity Planning tool aims to optimize your resource utilization and ensure smooth operations.
Getting Started: Adding Operations
Operations are the tasks performed to transform raw materials into finished products. To add operations to your Empress account, use the following simple steps:
- Navigate to the Manufacturing section.
- Select Bill of Materials.
- Click on Operations to add new tasks.
Setting Up Your Workstations
Workstations are the locations where operations are carried out. With Empress, you can add each workstation, specify its functions, associated costs, and working hours. Here’s how:
- Go to the Manufacturing section.
- Select Bill of Materials.
- Click on Workstation to add or edit workstations.
Understanding Bill of Materials (BOM)
The Bill of Materials (BOM) is an essential component of manufacturing. It not only lists raw materials required for production but also specifies the operations and workstations that process these materials. This integrated view ensures smooth workflow and efficient resource allocation.
Managing Production Orders
Each production order in Empress automatically generates a Timesheet for Operations. This timesheet allows you to:
- Allocate production jobs to each workstation.
- Track the actual time taken for each operation.
This feature helps maintain transparency, allows for better scheduling, and ensures efficient utilization of resources.
Troubleshooting: Production Order Submission Error
Sometimes, while submitting a Production Order, you might encounter an error. The common cause is outdated Working Hours in the Workstation master. Be sure to keep this information updated.
If you have updated the working hours but still face this issue, it could be due to an operation that takes too long and cannot be completed within a day. To resolve this, divide the lengthy operation into smaller tasks that can be completed within the same day.
Conclusion
Empress’s Capacity Planning feature is a comprehensive tool designed to streamline your manufacturing process. By providing a clear overview of operations, workstations, and production orders, you can efficiently manage resources, track progress, and ensure smooth workflow.
For further assistance or queries, our support team is available for your convenience. Enjoy the benefits of efficient capacity planning with Empress!