Operations
In terms of production, an operation is a single task in (normally) a series of tasks in the production process. A production process may also consist of a single operation. The operation usually consist of work and parts. An operation needs to be defined and configured.
This process may result in
A new operation is configured.
An existing operation is re-configured.
When an operation is classified, it may be classified as a test operation, a production operation, a package operation, or an external operation. For example, during production of a computer screen, the soldering of a circuit board will be a production operation while an external operation may be the assembly at a different location. The test operation is the testing and approval phase before shipping the product.
Operations need to be priced according to the production situation the operation is used in, but to set a customer specific price is also possible. This allows for two prices on an operation, to service customers who has negotiated better terms. Cost price must also be in relation with the time usage for the operation, which differs from productions. Time usage for preparation and after work also needs to be defined, as it all adds up to time used in the operation.
Tasks related to this process
Create a new operation
If the company acquires new resources which enable the company to perform new tasks, these must be configured as operations.
Configure operation
The operation needs to be configured, with price, classification and resource usage.
Activating the operation
The operation needs to be activated to be ready for use.