Re: Capacity Analysis -- BPCS-L

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In a message dated 3/12/01 9:00:02 PM Eastern Standard Time,
JClancy@iworksoftware.com writes:

I'm working with a client on defining their capacity. The main constraint
is tooling, however, using that as the basis for Work Centers would
necessitate setting up somewhere in the neighborhood of 2000 work centers.
Only one set of tooling exists, although it can be used on multiple
machines. If WC's/capacity are defined as machine groupings then the dates
on Shop Orders are grossly misstated, not enough lead time is given.

Perhaps but the tools on the BOM
Then any Planned Order for a tool for a qty of more than one
is a conflict. If the tool is needed by 2 or more shop orders on the same
day,
the MRP Planned Order for the tool will be for a qty of more than one on that
date.
Attach the tool to the appropriate operation on the Routing
so that the tools due date is the operation's start date.
You cpuld also give each tool it's own routing with common/similar tools
using a shared distinct workcenter and do capacity planning on THAT
workcenter.
You would see demand for tools by date, by Item number needed......

Good Luck,
Jim Barry