RE: MPP Consumed Parts in Steps instead of Operations

AngelaIp — Mon, 23 Dec 2019 17:43:48 GMT

Hi,

it´s near holiday season so I keep my answer short for now:

1. Yes, I modified MPP so we can use Parts in Step. I mainly work with a 3rd layer for these Parts and role them up to the Operation Consumed Parts. End users can add their Parts to the Steps, but EBOM/MBOM validation is done on Operation level. From my POV, it´s the most "easiest" approach as you don´t have to rebuild the complete EBOM/MBOM validation. This one requires changes in some ItemTypes, Methods, Codetree, XML Schema Elements and one Form. Yes, it´s a hell of a customization.

2. I have done some rollup of the cycle and setup time, so think you should be able to roll-up everything. As far as I remember there is even some forum post about this one available.

3. I don´t use additional Document elements so far, but I think it´s possible to add an additional XML Schema Element for this one. I don´t think it´s hard to do, but you need to know how the MPP components sticks together (Methods, XML Schema, Codetree,..).

RE: MPP Consumed Parts in Steps instead of Operations

Etienne du Toit — Fri, 20 Dec 2019 17:08:49 GMT

Angela, It has been a while since this post, but I was wondering if you have any progress on this outside of the community I have been reviewing MPP module as part of our ARAS evaluation. (12.0) This enhancement is something we may be interested in doing. In addition to part by step, were you thinking about adding total cycle time, the sum of steps, by operation , as well as tools, machines and skills to each step? What about Tech Docs? I see you can add documents to MPP, but don't see a way to Tech Documents to a process plan.