Scheduled production jobs (SPJ)
The Scheduled production jobs (SPJ) application is designed to efficiently schedule operations on multiple Production work orders (PWO).
Release Production work order (PWO)
Release Production work order (PWO) and its subproductions
Confirm Production work order (PWO)
Production work orders (PWO) with complex structures can include subproductions with equally complex structures.
Releasing, releasing with subproductions or confirming individual Production work orders (PWO) can be time consuming.
Schedule operations on Production work orders (PWO) at a specific time - even at night.
Create a Scheduled production job (SPJ).
Add items.
Register the Scheduled production job (SPJ).
Wait for the system to run the job.
Verify the output.
Scheduled production jobs list - Left side
The Scheduled production jobs lists all scheduled production jobs. The columns contain relevant information on when they are scheduled and when they are to be executed. Available columns can be selected/deselected in the Column settings.
Column | Description |
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Status | Displays a status icon indicating the status of the scheduled production job. Available statuses are:
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Id | Displays the Scheduled production job (SPJ) identifier. |
Name | Displays the name given to the Scheduled production job (SPJ) when adding a new scheduled production job with the Add new job button. |
Description | A description which can be edited when the Scheduled production job (SPJ) is in Status 1 - Pending registration. The field is found in the Scheduled job area in the Description field. |
Scheduled at | Displays the planned time of the job execution. If this is empty, the Scheduled production job will start immidiatly after being registered. |
Executed at | Displays the time the scheduled production job was executed. |
Add new job - Click to open a popup where the following fields and buttons are available:
Choose job type to schedule for selected objects dropdown
Choose one of the following:Release production work order - Performs release operation on Production work orders (PWO) selected as scheduled production job items in the Input tab.
Release production work order with subproductions - Performs release operation on Production work orders (PWO) and all their subproductions selected as scheduled production job items in the Input tab
Note
A released Production work order (PWO) will be set to Status 5 (In production) and available for the operator in the Operators list of production work order operations (RWOO) application.
Confirm production work order - Performs confirm operation on Production work orders (PWO) selected as scheduled production job items in the Input tab.
Note
A confirmed Production work order (PWO) will forward the Production work order (PWO) to Status 4 (Pending scheduled production start) if all materials are available.
If all materials are not available, the Production work order (PWO) will be forwarded to Status 2 (Pending purchase or production). Or forwarded to Status 3 (Pending goods reception).
Name field - Type a name for the scheduled production job. If no name is set, the default name will be the type selected in the previous dropdown with the time of creation.
Release time - selection
As soon as possible button -Queues the Scheduled production job to be run at
Scheduled at button - Click to add a specific time for the scheduled production job.
Type in the yyyy.MM.dd.hh:mm tt format or select a time with the icons:
Click to select a date from a calendar popup.
Click to specify the time on the selected date.
Scheduled job header and tabs - Right side
The header includes details on the selected Scheduled production job (SPJ), which depending on the status, can also be edited.
Scheduled job area - Header
Type dropdown - Can only be edited in Status 1 - Pending registration. Click to change the type of the scheduled production job. Read about the Choose job type to schedule for selected objects button for full description of the options.
Name field - Can only be edited in Status 1 - Pending registration. Type a new name.
Scheduled at - Can only be edited in Status 1 - Pending registration. Displays the time the Scheduled production job was added with the Add new job button.
Executed at - Displays the time the scheduled production job was executed.
Scheduled by field - Displays the name of employee who has scheduled the production job.
Description textbox - Can only be edited in Status 1 - Pending registration. Add a necessary description or relevant info.
Scheduled job area - Input and Output tabs
The tabs lists the input and output of the scheduled production jobs. Quick navigation to useful applications can be done via icons. The Input tab also has the Add new item button to efficiently schedule Production work orders (PWO).
More output that input
When scheduling a Production work order (PWO), it can trigger subproductions. Therefore more Production work orders (PWO) might be listed in the Output tab, than the Input tab.
Input tab
Search field - Search for a Production work order (PWO) or use the Filter builder to customize one. The predefined Failed filter is especially useful in this context.
Column | Icons | Description |
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Status |
| Displays the status of the Scheduled production job item (SPJ). View details in the Job result column. |
Element |
| Displays the status and identifier of the Production work order (PWO) that has been included in the schedule production job. Click the View icon in the Element column to open the Production work order (PWO) application to view and edit details. |
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Executed at | Displays the time the operation was executed on the Scheduled production job (SPJ) element. | |
Subitems |
| Click the View icon to open a popup listing all subproductions with information on Production work order id, Part, Level, Remaining quantity. Click the View icon in the Production work order id column to open the Production work order (PWO) application to view and edit details. |
| Open in PWOTREE to open the Inspect subproductions (PWOTREE) application. Read more about the Inspect subproductions (PWOTREE) application. | |
Job results |
| Displays a status icon and text indicating the result of the job, including status description and potential errors. |
Actions |
| Click to open a popup where the user can confirm or cancel the removal of the item. Click Yes to remove the item from the list. Note that the Scheduled production job (SPJ) must be in Status 1 - Pending registration, for items to be removed. |
Add new item button - Click to open a popup where the user can select which Production work orders (PWO) are to be added to the list of scheduled items.
The Add new item button is available for Scheduled production jobs (SPJ) in Status 1 - Pending registration.
Production work orders (PWO) in the following statuses can be added:
Tip
When confirming Production work orders (PWO), add Production work orders (PWO) in Status 1 - Pending registration.
When releasing Production work orders (PWO), add Production work orders (PWO) in Status 4 - Pending scheduled production start.
Be aware
It is possible to add Production work orders (PWO) in Status 2 - Pending purchase or production and Status 3 - Pending goods reception. But as long as they are not in Status 1 or Status 4, jobs will be completed in Status 9 - Processed, but the output item status will be set to Status 7 - Failed.
Note that predefined filters can be added by clicking the Filter builder icon.
Output tab
The Output tab displays information on the result of the production jobs that were scheduled. It also allows for quick navigation to the elements with View icon in the Element column.
Search field - Search for a Production work order (PWO) or use the Filter builder to customize one. The predefined Failed filter is especially useful in this context.
Column | Icons | Description |
|---|---|---|
Status |
| Displays a status icon indicating the output of the Scheduled production job.
View details in the Job results column. |
Element |
| Displays an icon indicating the status of the Production work order (PWO) and its ID. |
| Click the View icon to open the Production work order (PWO) application. | |
Executed at | Displays the time the operation was executed on the Scheduled production job (SPJ) element. | |
Job results |
| Displays an icon indicating the status of the Scheduled production job (SPJ) and a text detailing the output. |
Context menu options
Click the Context menu options icon to see available options.
Context menu options | Description |
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Delete | Click to delete the Scheduled production job (SPJ). Available in Status 1 - Pending registration. |
Recreate (Copy) | Click to create a new Scheduled production job (SPJ) with the same items in Status 1 - Pending registration. This is useful if for any reason an element has failed, or the user wants to repeat the Scheduled production job (SPJ). Available in Status 7 - Failed and Status 9 - Processed. |
Reopen | Click to return the Scheduled production job to Status 1 - Pending registration. This is useful if the user wants to edit details as Type or Name. Available in Status 2 - Pending activation |
Register | The Register option will set the Scheduled production job (SPJ) in Status 2 - Pending activation. Available in Status 1 - Pending registration. Automation in Status 2 - Pending registrationA registered Scheduled production job (SPJ) in Status 2 - Pending activation will be automatically be picked up by the system every 5 minutes. The system will run 3 jobs at a time. The application will not automatically refresh. To inspect the output, please refresh the page. |
Relevant Company settings (CSV)
The table below lists relevant Company settings (CSV) for Scheduled production job (SPJ) application. Note that the description mirrors the description used in the Company settings (CSV) application.
Setting | Description |
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Scheduled production jobs enabled | When enabled scheduled production jobs menu item is visible in PWO |