Purpose
This procedure is used to create or modify Manufacturing Versions. Versions are used to create alternate specifications (or variations) for a product. They allow an individual manufactured product to have more than one specification on the system at any one time. It can be very useful to have multiple versions of a specification for a number of reasons as follows:
- Machine specific – if your specifications vary based on the machine or production line
- Seasonal – where the time of year/climate affects the specification details e.g. where a “Summer” spec – needs more raw materials due to hotter temperatures during manufacture than a “Winter” spec
- Variations – where you have different raw material items or labour processes that result in the same finished product
- Historical – you can use versions as a way of keeping a history of previous specifications used
When multiple versions are in use you will need to indicate which specification is to be used for “Costing” purposes and which is to be used for “Production” by default. This is done using the Production Costing Details function.
The term ‘Version’ is configurable. See related topic: Manufacturing Details for more.
Data Input
Step 1 – Code/Description
All existing Version codes and descriptions are displayed.
You may select an existing code and description from the grid to edit the details.
Click the delete icon in the grid to delete a Version.
To set up a new version, enter the code and description and click Add.
The new version is added to the list.
Once all the Version details are listed in the grid as required, click Submit to update the database.
Code
Enter a unique code for the Version.
For details on the use of “codes”, see The Role of “Codes” in Online Advantage
Description
Enter the Version description.
For more details on descriptions, see The Role of “Names & Descriptions” in Online Advantage