Generate Line Schedule

Explanation

Use this function to generate line schedules for a specific part and line. Line schedules can also be generated via MRP, Master Scheduling, or manually by entering individual schedule lines. By entering parameters for the schedule quantities and dates, you can quickly generate a basic line schedule for the part.

Prerequisites

A production line with an assigned line calendar must be defined. The part must be defined for the production line before a production schedule can be created. The part must have schedule horizons defined. The part must be of one of the following part types: Manufactured, Manufactured Recipe, Purchased, or Expense.  

System Effects

As a result of this activity, the system creates a line schedule based on the parameters you specified.

Window

Production Schedule by Line
Production Schedule by Line Part

Related Window Descriptions

Production Schedule by Line
Production Schedule by Line Part
Generate Line Schedule

Procedure

From Production Schedule by Line:

1. Select the manufactured line for which you wish to generate a line schedule in the Production Line list box.
2. Select Generate Line Schedule by using the right mouse button.
3. Select the manufactured part for which you wish to generate a line schedule in the Part No field. Use the List button to select from available parts.
4. Enter the date range desired to generate the schedule in the From Date and To Date fields.
5. Specify the frequency in days the schedule quantity should be generated in the Frequency in Days field, if a frequency other than the default of 1 is desired.
6. Enter a Starting Quantity to define the initial schedule quantity. Enter a Step Quantity, if the schedule should increase or decrease through the date range. As an alternative, enter an Ending Quantity and select the Calculate Step Quantity button to calculate the step quantity.
7. If the daily quantities are to be spread into multiple scheduled receipts within a single day, mark the Distributed within a Day check box. Select the time period for when to schedule the quantities in the Distribution Method list box. If Within period is selected, enter the Frequency in Min. to divide the quantity proportionally into the number of periods in the day according to the number of working minutes.
8. Mark the Replace Existing Schedule check box to replace all schedule records for the specified date range.
9. Click OK to generate and view the new schedule.

From Production Schedule by Line Part:

1. Select the manufactured part for which you wish to generate a line schedule in the Part No list box.
2. Select Generate Line Schedule by using the right mouse button.
3. Select the manufactured line for which you wish to generate a line schedule in the Production Line field. Use the List button to select from available production lines.
4. Enter the date range desired to generate the schedule in the From Date and To Date fields.
5. Specify the frequencyin days the schedule quantity should be generated in the Frequency in Days field, if a frequency other than the default of 1 is desired.
6. Enter a Starting Quantity to define the initial schedule quantity. Enter a Step Quantity, if the schedule should increase or decrease through the date range. As an alternative, enter an Ending Quantity and select the Calculate Step Quantity button to calculate the step quantity.
7. If the daily quantities are to be spread into multiple scheduled receipts within a single day, mark the Distributed within a Day check box. Select the time period for when to schedule the quantities in the Distribution Method list box. If Within period is selected, enter the Frequency in Min. to divide the quantity proportionally into the number of periods in the day according to the number of working minutes.
8. Mark the Replace Existing Schedule check box to replace all schedule records for the specified date range.
9. Click OK to generate and view the new schedule.