Re: Query on Back flushing

Roger,

Joe Walsh is right on target with his suggestion to use SFC650 or JIT600 
with forced locations, IF your problem is not being created due to 
bill-of-material problems. When I read your initial question I wondered if 
you are trying to fix an ongoing inventory problem that is more a result 
of inaccurate bill-of-material quantities. If that is the case, it doesn't 
matter what approach you use, you will just continue to get wrong 
information, just faster.

If the initial problem is due to yield or scrap issues as Al has 
suggested, then that would be completely different, but backflushing will 
adjust requirements at later operations if yield or scrap is detected in 
upstream operations on the routing. If you are dealing with scrap and 
yield, the "M" transaction will not address the problem adequately. My 
suggestion before you begin to make further changes is to identify exactly 
what the underlying problems are (B/M, unreported scrap, unreported yield, 
lack of discipline with transaction reporting on the floor, poor inventory 
accuracy at stocking locations). Then you can be proactive with your 
approach to correct the problem rather than reactive to the situations 
caused by the problem.

Frederick C. Davy, CPIM, PMP
Business Systems Analyst
Interface Solution, Inc.
Phone: (315) 592-8101
Fax: (315) 592-8481
e-mail: fcdavy@xxxxxxxxxxxx




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   Roger
 
 
   In order for BPCS to do what you are requesting you must use the BPCS
   backflush programs, either JIT600 or SF650 (depending on your version) 
and
   not use the multiple issue method through INV500 (M transaction).  In
   addition you must set up forced locations that the system will look 
towrds
   as the place to issue from.  There are many options and ways to set up
   this kind of process.
 
   jw
   Joseph Walsh, CPIM, CIRM
   Sr. Business Consultant
   IBS US - Consulting Services Division
   201 W. Passaic St
   Rochelle Park, NJ 07662

   cell: 845-380-4257
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