Re: (no subject)

In my opinion, since the cans were different materials, that alone would
justify two distinct part numbers. If some customers only accept one type,
you still need distinct part numbers.

Daniel Warthold P. eng. CPIM


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> Deb,
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> I worked with a client that had the same problem. They produced the same
> item number at two different locations, and each had unique costs (one
> location used an aluminum can, the other a steel can). Where it really
> gets "fuzzy" is when you ship product from both locations to a
> distribution warehouse. Now how do you separate the costs? What they did
> was to use a unique lot number designation (the first digit represented
> the manufacturing location) to identify the originating manufacturing
> location/cost. This could have a subtle effect on fifo, but other than
> using a suffix number at the end of the item number to create unique
> items/costs, this was the only workable solution for them.
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> "Deb Newcomb-Burke" <debnewcomb-burke@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
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> Ron,
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> The mfg costs are captured properly.  Our problem is that regardless of
> the components or mfg location, all are using the same F/G item number.
> So, we have xxx product in our finished goods warehouse with multiple
> costs.  Once we generate a customer order, we allocate by lot for FIFO.
> At this point we really don't know how much that particular item costs
> for a true margin picture
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> Deb Newcomb-Burke
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> [mailto:bpcs-l-bounces+debnewcomb-burke=tefronusa.net@xxxxxxxxxxxx] On
> Behalf Of Ronald Smith
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> The only way to capture actual costs is from the closed shop orders.
> +With their being at different locations, then the actual costs will
> change with each shop order closed.
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> Ron Smith
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> From: bpcs-l-bounces+rsmith17=carolina.rr.com@xxxxxxxxxxxx
> [mailto:bpcs-l-bounces+rsmith17=carolina.rr.com@xxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf
> Of Deb Newcomb-Burke
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> To All,
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> We have a situation where a single product can be made at several
> locations around the world.  The manufacturing location has a direct
> bearing on the mfg cost.  Within these locations the product can be made
> of cotton or polyester which also is reflected on the cost.  We are
> manufacturing all of the different scenarios with alternate BOM methods
> and corresponding alternate routing method.  My question is how can we
> capture the actual cost so a true margin can be calculated for customer
> orders?
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> Deb Newcomb-Burke
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> IT Director - Alba/Tefron-USA
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> 828-879-6518
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> 336-682-4493 - cell
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