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The Work order operations (WOO) application

Overview

Accessing the Work order operations (WOO) application is done from the Production work order (PWO) application.

To open the Production work order (PWO) application, find Production in the RamBase menu and then Production. Click Production work orders to open the Production work orders (PWOMENU) application. From the listed Production work orders (PWO), click the intended Production work order (PWO) and press ENTER. This opens the Production work order (PWOD) application for the selected Production work order (PWO). Click on the View icon next to the Work order operations field to open the Work order operations (WOO) application. The Work order operations field is found in the lower right corner in the Product units and current work order operation area.

The Work order operations (WOO) application is used by the production personnel to monitor and interact with planned Production work orders (PWO). It is optimized for easy viewing.

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The application is divided into two main areas, the work space on the left side and the details on the right side. Click and drag the Handle icon in between the two areas to resize the areas.

Work space - Left side

The work space includes informational fields, checkboxes and buttons used in the Work order operations (WOO). Version and operation notes are available in the lower part of the application. At the bottom the previous, current and future Work order operations (WOO) are displayed in a carousel. If there are multiple operations, the current operation is highlighted and centered and the arrows are used to scroll through preceding and following Work order operations (WOO).

Additional icons are placed on the operations buttons in the carousel, if the operation has one of the following statuses; high priority, on hold or paused.

Fields and checkboxes in the Work space

The table below describes the fields and checkboxes available in the work space.

Fields and checkboxes

Description

Production work order

An informational field that provides the name of the Production work order (PWO). To view details and open the Production work order (PWOD) application, click the related View details icon.

Product name

An informational field that provides the name of the Product (ART) being produced by the Work order operation (WOO). To view details and open the Product (ART) application, click the related View details icon.

Product revision

An informational field that provides the number of the revision being produced.

Product description

An informational field that provides the description related to the Product (ART) in production. Click here to read more about the Product (ART) application.

Quantity

An informational field that provides the quantity being produced by Work order operations (WOO).

Production resource

An informational field that provides the resource name assigned to this operation, where Product units received column may be activated and that it will display the progress of picking for external goods for each operation performed by this resource. To view details and open the Resource work order operations (RWOO) application, click the related View details icon. The details will include a list with all associated Work order operations (WOO) for this resource. Click here to read more about the Resource work order operations (RWOO) application.

The user can also flag the Production resource (RESCONFIG) by clicking the Set production resource condition icon which will open the corresponding popup. This can be used to flag Production resources (RESCONFIG) for maintenance or inform the planner that the machine has stopped. Setting the resource condition will only visually flag, and not limit any functions of Production resource (RESCONFIG).

Read more about the Set production resource condition in the section below.

Operation

An informational field that provides the operation associated with the production resource. To view details and open the Production operation (OPR) application, click the related View details icon. Click here to read more about the Production operations (OPR) application.

Customer reference number

An informational field that provides the customer's order reference, if the Production work order (PWO) is derived from a Sales order (COA). Typically a reference to an external system.

Run group

An informational field that provides the group name of the Work order operation (WOO), if the Work order operation (WOO) is set to run with several other Work order operations (WOO). To view details and open the Group work order operations (GWOO) application, click the related View details icon. Click here to read more about the Group work order operations (GWOO).

Service product unit

An informational field that provides the serial number of Product (ART), if the Production work order (PWO) is a service. To view details and open the Product unit (LCM) application, click the related View details icon.

Operation on hold reason

An informational field that provides the reason for why a Work order operation (WOO) has been put on hold. The value is derived from the selected option in the drop-down menu Reason. The drop-down menu is available by clicking the On hold button in the Work order operations (WOO) application. The field is mirrored in the Production work order (PWOD) application informing the planner that a started Work order operation (WOO) is on hold.

Operation on hold description

An informational field that provides an additional description for why a Work order operation (WOO) has been put on hold. The value is derived from the On hold reason free-text field. The free-text field is available by clicking the On hold button in the Work order operations (WOO) application. The field is mirrored in the Production work order (PWOD) application informing the planner that a started Work order operation (WOO) is on hold.

Operation on hold to

An informational field that provides the date and time of when the operation will be available for production after being put on hold. The values are set in the On hold to field when clicking on the On hold button. The field is mirrored in the Production work order (PWOD) application and is used to inform the production planner.

Has priority

Checking this box sets a star icon in the colored band in the top left area of application indicating that the current Work order operation (WOO) has been prioritized.

Work order on hold reason

An informational field that provides the reason for why a Work order operation (WOO) has been put on hold and by whom, either by the company or customer. The value is derived from the selected option in the drop-down menu Reason. The drop-down menu is available by clicking the On hold button in the Work order operation (WOO) application.

The field is mirrored in the Production work order (PWOD) application. The field is used to inform the planner or other operators why a started Work order operation (WOO) is on hold.

The Work order on hold reason field will colored red, if the Work order operation (WOO) is put on hold.

Work order on hold description

An informational field that provides an additional description for why a Work order operation (WOO) has been put on hold. The value is derived from the On hold reason free-text field. The free-text field is available by clicking the On hold button in the Production work order (PWOD) application. The field is mirrored in the Production work order (PWOD) application. The field is used to inform the resource why a started Work order operation (WOO) is on hold.

Work order on hold to

An informational field that provides the date and time of when the work order operation will be available for production after being put on hold. The values are set in the On hold to field when clicking on the On hold button in the Production work order (PWOD) application. The field is mirrored in the Production work order (PWOD) application. The field is used to inform the resource.

Previous operation product placement

An informational field that provides the location of Product (ART) during the previous operation. Examples are on a specific machine or in a production area.

Product placement

An input field that can be used to provide the present location of the Product (ART).

Operator

A drop-down menu where the current operator can be selected. This drop-down menu will only be available for Work order operations (WOO) where the Production resource (RESCONFIG) assigned is set to Allow multi operator. This is set in the Production resource (RESCONFIG) application, in the Settings area by selecting the Allow multi operator checkbox.

When an operator is selected and the Work order operation (WOO) is started, an work log element starts counting worked time. If several operators have work log elements in Status 5 (Active), the Work order operation (WOO) can not be completed. The Operator drop-down menu will display date and time in the Work started at column, indicating that the work log element is started. All operators must pause their Work order operations (WOO) to allow completion of the Work order operation (WOO).

Checkpoint

An informational field listing a checkpoint action, i.e. quality control.

The Checkpoint field is related to the Approve button. If the actions taken in Work order operation (WOO) have met the requirements of the Checkpoint text, click the Approve button. The field is derived from the Production operation (OPR) application in the Settings area. Read more about the Production operations (OPR) application here.

Version note

Displays the note attached to the version created in the Product (ART) by clicking the Structure button in the Production work order (PWOD) application and opening the KITDOC application. Notes can be added to a version by clicking the Add info icon, next to the Version field, in the KITDOC application.

To improve readability of the content, click the Open note in popup icon icon, at the top right corner of the Note area.

Operation note

Displays the note attached to the operation added to the structure in the Product (ART) application. From the Production work order (PWOD) application, by clicking the Structure button will open the KITDOC application. Operation note can be added to a version by clicking the Inspect info icon next to the listed operation.

To improve readability of the content, click the Open note in popup icon icon, at the top right corner of the Note area.

Note

An editable field where the operators can add and exchange relevant notes related to the current operation. The user can type directly into the Note area or open the Note popup.

To improve readability of the content, click the Open note in popup icon icon, at the top right corner of the Note area. After adding intended input, click the Save and close button to save the changes.

The Set production resource condition popup

The user can flag the condition of the Production resources (RESCONFIG) by clicking the Set production resource condition icon next to the Production resource field, which will open the corresponding popup.

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This can be used to flag Production resources (RESCONFIG) for maintenance or inform the planner that the machine has stopped. Setting the resource condition will only visually flag, and not limit any functions of the Production resource (RESCONFIG).

Fields/buttons

Description

Production resource field

An informational field displaying the name of the Production resource (RESCONFIG). The name is set when creating a new resource in the Production resources (RESCONFIG). Read more about Production resources (RESCONFIG) here.

Condition buttons

  • OK button - Clicking the OK button will remove any previously set Production resource (RESCONFIG) conditions.

  • Warning button - Clicking the Warning button will flag the Production resource (RESCONFIG) with a yellow banner indicating that attention is needed.

    • Note field - An optional field where the user can add text that will be displayed on the Warning banner.

  • Stopped button - Clicking the Stopped button will flag the Production resource (RESCONFIG) with a red banner indicating that the Production resource (RESCONFIG) is unable to perform.

    • Note field - An optional field where the user can add text that will be displayed on the Stopped banner.

The set resource condition will be displayed, with an icon or a banner with the optional note, in the following applications:

  • Distribute work order operations from resource group to member resources (DWOO) application - An icon in the Member resources area, in the Name column.

  • List of work order operations for production resource category (RECWOO) application - As an icon in the Resource column.

  • Operators list of production work order operations (RWOO) application - As a banner in the header.

  • Production resources (RESCONFIG) application - As a banner in the Production resource details area.

  • Production resource capacity and load overview (RCL) application - As an icon in the Name column.

Functions in the work space

The table below describes the functions in the work space.

Functions/Buttons

Description

Material assignments

The Material assignments button is used to open the linked Production work order assignments (PWOSARLINKS) application.

The Production work order assignments (PWOSARLINKS) application details the assigned links between the Productinon work order (PWO) and the stock or supplier backlog.

PWO quality reports (#)

The PWO quality reports (#) button opens the Quality report archive (QAR) application. The Quality Assurance Report archive (QAR) contains reports on quality deviations and actions taken to improve the overall productivity and service quality.

Read more about the Quality report archive (QAR) here.

Product quality reports (#)

The Product quality reports (#) button opens the Quality report archive (QAR) application. The Quality Assurance Report archive (QAR) contains reports on quality deviations and actions taken to improve the overall production quality.

Read more about the Quality report archive (QAR) here.

The Quality report archive menu (QAR) - experience data provides information on whether a Quality report (QAR) has previously been created for the specific Product (ART).

External work logistics

The External work logistics button opens the External work logistics (EXTWORKINFO) application.

The External work logistics (EXTWORKINFO) application shows all the purchase and logistics details for the Operation (OPR), the Purchase orders (SPO), Supplier returns (SRT), the received quantity and information about the previous and next Operations (OPR) and the scheduled dates for those Operations (OPR).

Read more about External work operation handling and logistics here.

Set ready

The Set ready button is used when external work is involved in the Work order operation (WOO). When the external work has been completed, click the Set ready button. Read more about external work here.

Pause

Clicking the Pause button will momentarily stop the Work order operation (WOO), including stopping counting of work time. This function is useful in case of machine breakdown or pending other unforeseen event or even a break.

Start

Clicking the Start button will set the Work order operation (WOO) from Status 3 (ready to start) to Status 5 (Processing). The following functions will be available:

  • Pause

  • Complete

  • Pick

The work time will also start counting as evident in the Work time area in the lower right corner.

Continue

Clicking the Continue button will continue the counting of work time and allow the same actions as starting the Work order operation (WOO).

Complete

Clicking the Complete button will set the Work order operation (WOO) in Status 9 (Completed). The following functions will be available:

  • Reopen

  • Forward to goods reception

On hold

Clicking the On hold button will halt the Work order operation (WOO) and notify the planner via Production work order (PWOD) application. The Work order operation (WOO) must first be paused, before it can be put On hold. The following fields will be available to detail the halt:

  • On hold to field

  • Reason drop-down menu

  • Description field

  • Caused by field

Undo

To undo an action, click the Undo button. If picking is initialized, the Undo button will generate an error message. To undo an action after picking is initialized, click the Pick button, and click the Undo initiate pick button. The Undo function will then be available.

Reschedule

Clicking the Reschedule button will open a popup where the following fields can be used to reschedule the Work order operation (WOO):

  • Planned start at field - Select the date and time for the rescheduled start.

  • Planned run time field - Type the Planned run time for the rescheduled start.

Rescheduling a Work order operation (WOO) will generate a system notification in planners Product work order (PWOD) application.

Scan pick

Click the Scan pick button to pick parts for the Work order operation (WOO) by scanning using a handheld terminal.

Pick

The Pick button will indicate the state of the picking:

  • Pick button with green icon - Pick was initiated and all parts were picked.

  • Pick button with yellow icon - Pick was initiated and some parts were picked. Hover over the button to see a short description of what was picked.

  • Pick button with gray icon - Pick not started.

Click the Pick button to open the Pick list details (PICK) application. From the Pick list details (PICK) application the following options are available from the header:

  • Initiate pick

  • Undo Initiate pick

  • Pick all

  • Pick Consumption Parts

  • Undo Pick All

  • Print Picking List

  • Print Picking Labels

  • Reassign and pick all on restricted stock location

Click here to read more about the Pick (PICK) application.

End wait time

Click the End wait time button, to end the current waiting period set in the KITDOCof the Product (ART), in the QueueTime field. This option is used for Products (ART) requiring wait time in Work order operation (WOO) process. Examples are drying of paint or glue. Click here to learn more about KITDOC and how production structures can be modified.

Complete service

Click the Complete service button to complete Work order operations (WOO) with operation type service. The button is available when the Work order operation (WOO) is in Status 9 (Completed). Click there to learn more about service in RamBase.

Approve

The Approve button is related to the Checkpoint field. If the actions taken in Work order operation (WOO) have met the requirements of the Checkpoint text, click the Approve button. The field is derived from the Production operation (OPR) application in the Settings area. Read more about the Production operations (OPR) application here.

Forward to goods reception

Click the Forward to goods reception button to forward the completed Work order operations (WOO) to a stock location. To specify the stock location, click the Select stock location drop-down menu and select the intended location, then click the Forward to goods reception button.

  • The Forward Work Order to Goods Reception and Move To Stock Location settings, available in the Company settings (CSV), need to be activated in order to have these options available. Read more about the Company settings (CSV) here.

  • The button is available when the Work order operation (WOO) is in Status 9 (Completed).

Reopen

Click the Reopen button to open the Reopen work order operation popup. Select a reopen reason, either; Choose from existing or Create a reason. Selecting Choose from existing will display the Reopen reason drop-down menu. Select a reason from the list. Selecting the Create a reason option will display the New reopen reason field where the user can type a reason. Clicking the OK button to set the Work order operation (WOO) in Status 7.

  • The button is available when the Work order operation (WOO) is in Status 9 (Completed).

The details area
Work progress area

The Work progress area gives a time and cost overview for the current Work order operation (WOO). The following fields and functions are available:

  • Today production resource usage - displays either today's resource usage based on turnover, or time. The information displayed can be edited in the Company settings (CSV) by the setting Resource usage gauge type in WOO application.

  • Total manhours - displays the total of manhours worked on the current Work order operation (WOO).

  • Worktime

  • The Worklog button - Opens the Work order operation worklog popup. Read more about the Production work order worklog (PWOWL) here.

The Product units tab

The Product units tab displays the product units to be produced and relevant information for the Work order operation (WOO). The header displays a progress bar visualizing the progress of the completion of the Product units. It also includes a Complete/Undo more button which is useful in handling the Product units (LCM) efficiently. Product units can be searched for by using the Enter your search here field. Custom filters for searching, can also be built by clicking the Filter builder icon. To customize the viewed columns, click the Column settings icon and check the intended checkboxes.

  • Header

    Header

    Description

    Completed quantity - progress bar

    The progress of Work order operation (WOO) visualized by a progress bar. Completing a Product unit (LCM) can impact the progress bar differently as a batch Product unit (LCM) will have a different quantity than a unit Product unit (LCM), that will always be 1.

    Complete/undo more - button

    Clicking the Complete/undo more button will open the corresponding popup. Use it to efficiently switch between operators and handle multiple Product units (LCM) at once.

  • Product units tab - list

    Column

    Description

    Item

    Displays the item number for the product unit. For example, if there are 10 units to be produced, there will be listed 10 product units with the Item numbers 1 to 10.

    Product unit

    Lists the Product unit (LCM) number for the individual product unit. Click the View icon to open the Product unit (LCM) application. Read more about Product unit (LCM) here.

    Marking of a Product unit (LCM) is done by clicking the View icon and from the Product unit (LCM) application type the intended marking in the Marking input field in the header.

    To view rules or templates for how a Product unit (LCM) should be marked, click on the Product marking option in the Context menu.

    Serial number

    Displays the serial number on the individual product unit. Editable via the Product unit (LCM) application.

    Quantity

    An informational field that displays the number of units being produced in that Product unit (LCM). For unit Production work orders (PWO) the quantity will always be 1, for each Product unit (LCM).

    For batch productions, if the Is manufactured in batches option is checked in the Production work order (PWOD) application, the quantity column will be relevant.

    Complete

    Click the Complete button to mark the individual product unit as complete.

    Measures

    Displays the available measurements to be checked for the individual product unit.

    • Dimension

    • PIF

    • Thread

    Click the intended button to open the related application and add the relevant measurements.

    Finished at

    Displays the date and time the Product unit (LCM) was completed.

    Finished by

    Displays the name of the operator who finished the Product unit (LCM).

The Complete/undo product units popup

From the Work order operation (WOO) application, click on the Complete/undo more button in the Product units tab to efficiently select and complete Product units (LCM). The tables below describe the popup in detail.

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  • Header

    Fields and columns

    Description

    Completed quantity - Progress bar

    The progress of Work order operation (WOO) visualized by a progress bar. Completing a Product unit (LCM) can impact the progress bar differently as a batch Product unit (LCM) will have a different quantity than a unit Product unit (LCM), that will always be 1.

    Operator - drop-down menu

    Click the Operator drop-down menu to select which operator is completing the Product unit (LCM).

    This drop-down menu will only be available for Work order operations (WOO) where the Production resource (RESCONFIG) assigned is set to Allow multi operator. This is set in the Production resource (RESCONFIG) application, in the Settings area by selecting the Allow multi operator checkbox.

    • Complete by units tab

      Lists Product units (LCM) to be completed. Select or search for individual or multiple Product units (LCM) and efficiently complete them. Use the Column settings to select which columns are displayed in the list.

      Icon

      Fields, buttons and columns

      Description

      Remaining quantity field

      An informational field that displays the total remaining quantity of the Work order operation (WOO).

      Quantity to complete - field

      The number of selected Product units (LCM) in the Complete by units list, by selecting all by clicking the top most checkbox or clicking the Status icon of the intended Product units (LCM).

      Complete - button

      Flag the selected Product units (LCM) as completed by clicking the Complete button. Note that the Quantity to complete field displays the quantity selected, and the Remaining quantity field reflects the completion by subtracting the completed Product units (LCM).

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      The Status icon indicates the status of Product unit (LCM). Click the intended Status icons to select one or several Product units (LCM). Click the checkbox in the top most column to select all Product units (LCM). Note that the Quantity to complete field lists the numbers of selected Product units (LCM).

      After selecting the intended Product units (LCM), click the Complete button to flag the Product units (LCM) as completed. Note that the Remaining quantity field reflects the change by subtracting the completed Product units (LCM).

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      Product unit

      Lists the Product unit (LCM) number for the individual product unit. Click the View icon to open the Product unit (LCM) application. Read more about Product unit (LCM) here.

      Serial number

      Displays the serial number on the individual product unit. Editable via the Product unit (LCM) application.

      Quantity

      An informational field that displays the number of units being produced. For unit Production work orders (PWO) the quantity will always be 1, for each Product unit (LCM). Therefore the quantity column is deselected in the Column settings by default for unit productions.

      For batch productions, if the Is manufactured in batches option is checked in the Production work order (PWOD) application, the quantity column will be relevant.

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      Radio buttons

      Used to navigate the Product unit (LCM) list.

    • Complete by quantity tab

      Used to input the intended quantity to be completed.

      Fields and buttons

      Description

      Remaining quantity (max) - field

      An informational field that displays the quantity yet to be completed. This the maximum quantity that can be typed in the Quantity to complete field.

      Quantity to complete - field

      An input field that is used to specify the quantity to be completed. Type the intended quantity to complete in the field or click the Arrows. Click the Complete button to flag the Product units (LCM) as completed. Note that the quantity in the Remaining quantity (max) field will decrease with the quantity being completed. The Product units (LCM) will be completed in the order of Item number displayed in the Product unit list.

    • Undo by units tab

      Lists completed Product units (LCM). Used to flag completed Product units (LCM) as undone.

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      Fields, buttons and columns

      Description

      Completed quantity field

      An informational field that displays the total quantity of the Work order operation (WOO), completed.

      Quantity to undo - field

      The number of selected Product units (LCM) in the Complete by units list, by selecting all by clicking the top most checkbox or clicking the Status icon of the intended Product units (LCM).

      Undo - button

      Flag the selected Product units (LCM) as completed by clicking the Complete button. Note that the Quantity to complete field displays the quantity selected, and the Remaining quantity field reflects the completion by subtracting the completed Product units (LCM).

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      The Status icon indicates the status of Product unit (LCM). Click the intended Status icons to select one or several Product units (LCM). Click the checkbox in the top most column to select all Product units (LCM) in the list. Note that the Quantity to undo field lists the numbers of selected Product units (LCM).

      After selecting the intended Product units (LCM), click the Undo button to flag the Product units (LCM) as uncompleted. Note that the Completed quantity field reflects the change by subtracting the Product units (LCM) undone.

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      Product unit

      Lists the Product unit (LCM) number for the individual product unit. Click the View icon to open the Product unit (LCM) application. Read more about Product unit (LCM) here.

      Serial number

      Displays the serial number on the individual product unit. Editable via the Product unit (LCM) application.

      Quantity

      An informational field that displays the number of units being produced in that Product unit (LCM). For unit Production work orders (PWO) the quantity will always be 1, for each Product unit (LCM).

      For batch productions, if the Is manufactured in batches option is checked in the Production work order (PWOD) application, the quantity column will be relevant.

      Finished at

      Displays the date and time the Product unit (LCM) was completed.

      Finished by

      Displays the name of the operator who finished the Product unit (LCM).

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      Radio buttons

      Used to navigate the completed Product unit (LCM) list.

    • Undo by quantity tab

      Used to input the intended quantity to be flagged as undone.

      Fields and buttons

      Description

      Completed quantity (max) - field

      An informational field that displays the quantity yet to be completed. This the maximum quantity that can be typed in the Quantity to undo field.

      Quantity to undo - field

      An input field that is used to specify the quantity to be undone. Type the intended quantity to be flagged as undone in the field, or click the Arrows. Click the Undone button to flag the Product units (LCM) as completed. Note that the quantity in the Completed quantity (max) field will decrease with the quantity being completed.

The Materials tab

The Materials tab is an overview over the list of materials in the Product structure (KITDOC) of the Production work order (PWOD). Products can be searched for by using the Enter your search criteria here field.

Functionality
  • Parts can be added to the Product structure (KITDOC) by using the Add new product button.

  • Parts can be added to the Product structure (KITDOC) by scanning the Goods reception item (SSAITEM).

  • Parts can be removed from the Product structure (KITDOC) by clicking the Remove icon in Actions column.

Custom filters for searching, can also be built by clicking the Filter builder icon. To customize the viewed columns, click the Column settings icon and check the intended checkboxes.

The Company setting (CSV), View Structure Tab in WOO app, must be turned on to be able to see the Materials tab in the Work order operation (WOO) application.

Header
  • Search field - The Search field can be used to search for specific materials, being used in the operation. Click the Search field and press SPACEBAR to list all the available parameters to search on, including, but not limited to PickStatus, ProductId, ProductName.

  • Filter builder icon - Click the filter builder to list the available standard filters Pick process completed, Pick process initialized and Pick process not started. The user can also Create custom filters by selecting Field + Operator + Value and clicking the Save filter button. The saved filter will be save in the My saved filters area in the Filter builder popup.

  • Column settings icon - To select which information is displayed, click on the Column settings icon and hover over Columns. Then select the intended columns. The selection of data can be exported to Excel via the Export to excel option in the Column settings. The Reset to default view is also useful in resetting column width and placement, since columns can be dragged and dropped to suit the user. A description of the columns are listed in the table below.

Columns

Icons

Description

Item

Displays the identifier of the item in Product structure (KITDOC)

Product

Displays the name of the Product (ART) used as a material in the operation. Click the View icon to open the Product (ART) application to view and edit details.

ProductId

Displays the Product (ART) identifier.

Revision

If a Product structure (KITART) has multiple revisions, the current revision name will be displayed.

Type

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Displays an icon indicating which type of material the Product (ART), is. Examples are P - part, M - material, K - Product structure.

Assignments

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The Assignments column displays the Stock assignments production order kit item (SARK) icon. Click the icon to view the linking of the material, or even relink.

Read more about SAR optimize here.

Unit qty

Material quantity to be used for each product unit.

Total qty

The total/planned material quantity needed to perform the work order operation.

Picked qty

Quantity that has been picked by the operator.

Pick status

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Picking completed - Will be displayed next to products where the Total qty has been picked

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Picking not started - Will be displayed next to products where picking has not been initiated.

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Picking in progress - Will be displayed next to products where picking has been initiated, but not completed.

Actions

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Click the View icon to open the Pick (PICK) application where the user can pick materials for the selected Product (ART). The Pick (PICK) application will filter on the selected Product (ART).

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Click the Remove icon to remove the product from the Product structure (KITDOC).

Buttons
  • Add new product button - Click the Add new product button to open a popup with the following options:

    • Part dropdown - Click the Part dropdown to select a part to be added from the list. Click the Filter builder icon to list available predefined filters for quick filtering.

    • Add by goods reception item field - A Goods reception item (SSAITEM) can be scanned to add a part to the Product structure (KITDOC).

      Note

      This will only use the Goods reception item (SSAITEM) as a reference to identify the Product identifier (KITART). Parts will only be added to the Production structure (KITDOC).

    • Quantity per unit field - Type the quantity of parts to be added to each Product unit (LCM).

    • Create button - Click to create and add the selected part to the Product structure (KITDOC).

    • Cancel button - Click to cancel the addition of the part.

The Attachments tab

The related files and notes for the Work order operation (WOO) are listed in the Attachments tab.

The use can click; the icons to preview or download attachments, the buttons to filter the list on their source, or hover over the Information icon to displays further file and source information.

Header buttons and dropdown to filter which files are displayed

To filter the list on a specific source, the user can click the buttons. The user can also filter the list on File types (FIT).

  • All button - The list will display all related attachments for the Work order operation (WOO).

  • Work order button - The list will be filtered on attachments from the Production work order (PWO).

  • Product unit button - The list will be filtered on attachments from the Product unit (LCM).

  • Product structure button - The list will be filtered on attachments from the Production structure (KITDOC).

  • Operation - The list will be filtered on attachments from the Operation (OPR).

  • Product button - The list will be filtered on attachments from the Product (ART).

  • Type dropdown menu - To filter the list on a File type (FIT), click the Type dropdown menu and select a file type.

Columns

Icons

Description

  • Preview_JPEG.jpg - Image

  • Preview_Note.jpg - Note

  • Preview_PDF.jpg - PDF

The icons represent the file extension.

To preview the file, click the icon.

If the attachment is a note created in RamBase, clicking the icon will open the note in the Note (NOTE) application where the user can create new notes, add tags or even delete notes.

  • cloud-download-1.svg

To download a file locally, click the Download icon.

Type

Displays the file type defined in the File types (FIT) application.

Read more about the File types (FIT) application here.

Document

Displays the document name which is a combination of a text noting if it is uploaded or created in RamBase, and the file name. Examples: Filename: Drawing of kit.jpeg or Note: Setup note for the operator.

Information_icon.jpg

An informational icon which can be hovered over to display further details on the attachment and its source, including the source identifier. Example: ART/#123456

Rev

A file can be revised in the File manager (FILEMANAGERAPI). This column displays the current revision name.

Source

Displays the abbreviation of the application where the attachment was created or uploaded.

Examples: ART, PWO, KIT

The Custom fields tab

Read more here to learn how to add Custom fields (CUSTOMFIELDS).

Context menu options

The context menu options are found in the top right corner by clicking the Context menu icon. The available options are listed below.

Option

Description

Print

Click to open the Print popup where the user can view which documents can sent or printed.

View document requirements (F6)

This action will open the View document requirements popup where the user can view if there are document requirements for the Product unit (LCM). The popup will display:

  • Type - Displays the name of the file type defined in Filetypes (FIT) application.

  • Status - The status of the File type (FIT)

    • Status 1 - Edit

    • Status 4 - Protected

    • Status 9 - Obsolete

  • MRB - Is checked if the document is required in the Material book of requirements (MRB).

  • INT - Is checked if the document is required for internal documentation.

Reassign and pick all on restricted stock location

This action will pick all needed parts from the Location (LOC). The result of the picking can be verified checking the color of the icon on the Pick button. Read more in the Efficient work flow - Reassign and pick all on restricted stock location section below.

Product marking specification

This action will open the Product marking specification popup where the user can enter Product marking rules or templates describing how the Product units (LCM) should be marked.

Roles that allow editing this input are usually Production managers and Production planners. The Roles with this permission can be viewed in the Permissions (PRM) application.

Related Permissions (PRM):

  • ViewProductMarkingSpecification - Allows viewing Product marking specification in the Production work orders (PWO) and Work order operation (WOO) applications.

  • UpdateProductMarkingSpecifications - Allows updating product marking specifications in the Production work orders (PWO) and Work order operations (WOO) applications.

Note that the Product marking specification input field is mirrored in the Production work order (PWO) and the Work order operations (WOO) applications. Meaning that changing one, will update the other.

Add measuring tool to dimensions MSR's

This action will open the Select measuring tool where the user can add measuring tool to be used for measuring the Product unit (LCM) from the Product unit tab.

View details

This option will open the Work order operation details (WOODETAILS) application where information on operation and resources, planned time, accrued time, planning and work progress can be viewed.

Settings relevant for the Work order operation (WOO) application

An overview of related settings for production can be found here.

Setting

Description

Allow Continuous Work Order Delivery To Stock

Allow Delivery to stock from Work order operations (WOO) where only part of the quantity has been completed.

View Structure Tab in WOO app

If ON - Structure tab will show in WOO application.