Introduction:
In ProdSys, creating products and product templates is a key feature for efficient production management. By creating a product, you can define all necessary specifications, bill of materials, and production processes. You can then create product templates to standardize and streamline the production of this product. Here's a step-by-step guide on how to create a product and an associated product template in ProdSys.
Step 1: Log in to ProdSys
Log in: Start by logging into your ProdSys account with your username and password.
Navigate to Products: Go to the main menu and select "Article > Products" to access product management.
Step 2: Create a New Product
Create a new product: Click on the “+ New Product” button to create a new product.
Product Information: Fill out the required product information in the form, including:
Product Name: Give the product a name (e.g., "Chair Leg" or "Desk").
Product Category: Select the category the product belongs to (e.g., semi-finished product or finished product).
Description: Provide a short description of the product.
Item Number: Assign a unique item number that identifies the product in the system.
Step 3: Create a Product Template for the Product
Create a product template: After the product is created, you can create a product template to standardize production.
New Product Template: Click the Action Menu button (...) in the Product List and select Product Templates to view and create new product template for the selected product.
Click on the “+” button: This will allow you to create a new product template.
Step 4: Add Bill of Materials (BOM)
Bill of Materials: Add a bill of materials (BOM) to the product template. This involves specifying which raw materials or components are required to make the product.
Materials: Add all the materials and components needed for production, including quantity and cost.
Semi-finished Products: If the product includes semi-finished items, you can add them from the system. Semi-finished products are items produced internally and used in the production of other products.
Other Costs: Add calculated items with defined costs in Price Corrections.
Specifications: Fill out product specifications.
Image: Add a product image.
Documents: Attach any documents such as drawings or other relevant materials.
Step 5: Define the Production Process
Production Steps: Set up the various production steps necessary to manufacture the product. These can include operations like cutting, assembly, or painting.
Operations: For each operation, define the resources, labor time, and machines required. Add time articles with estimates to calculate the estimated labor cost.
Workflow: Add a workflow that follows the necessary production processes from start to finish. Set the sequence and dependencies between different workstations.
Fields: Sequence, Dependencies
Step 6: Use the Product Template in Production
Using the Template: Once you have created a product template, it can be used in production orders. When creating a new production order, you can select the appropriate product template, and the system will automatically fill in the necessary materials, workflows, and specifications based on the template.
Access All Product Templates
Open Product Templates: Go to the main menu and select
"Article > Product Templates" to access all product templates.
Best Practices for Product Templates
Standardization: Create product templates for products that are frequently produced to save time and ensure consistency in production.
Updating Templates: Regularly review product templates and update them as needed to reflect changes in materials, production processes, or product specifications.
Use of Semi-finished Products: If the product consists of several semi-finished products, ensure that templates are created for each semi-finished product to simplify the production process.
Defined or Open Products
You can create one or more product templates for an item.
Having multiple product templates for a product allows you to operate with different configurations of the same product, which is useful for project-based products that are defined for each delivery.
If you stock a product, the item number and material specifications must be unique for that product.
Conclusion
By creating products and product templates in ProdSys, businesses can achieve an efficient and standardized production process. This improves control over material usage, production times, and resources, while reducing the risk of errors and enhancing product quality.