Overview
In the Bottleneck app, a production resource represents a specific asset or facility used in the manufacturing process. It could be a bottling line, fermentation tank, or any other equipment or area where production activities take place. Production resources play a crucial role in planning and scheduling work orders, ensuring efficient utilization of available resources. This article provides an overview of production resources, their characteristics, and their impact on production management.
Key Concepts
Name and Description
Each production resource is identified by a unique name and may have an associated description. The name helps users distinguish between different resources, while the description provides additional details about the resource's purpose, capabilities, or location. Clear and descriptive names and descriptions enhance communication and understanding among team members involved in production planning.
Capacity (Optional)
A production resource can have an optional capacity attribute. Capacity represents the maximum amount of output that a resource can handle within a given time frame. By defining the capacity of a resource, users can ensure that production schedules align with the resource's capabilities and avoid overloading or underutilizing the resource.
BOM Production Resource Requirements
Bill of Materials (BOMs) can specify production resource requirements to ensure proper resource allocation during the production process. There are two types of requirements:
One of Requirement: A BOM with a "one of" requirement indicates that the associated work order should be scheduled on only one of the specified production resources. This allows flexibility in choosing an available resource that can fulfill the production needs.
All of Requirement: A BOM with an "all of" requirement means that all the specified production resources within the group must be available simultaneously for the associated work order to be scheduled. This ensures that all required resources are present and ready for the production process.
Output Capacity Constraints
If a work order's output quantity exceeds the capacity of the production resource specified in the BOM, the system automatically breaks it into multiple work orders. This ensures that the production process remains within the resource's capacity limits and avoids bottlenecks or inefficiencies.
Example Usage
Let's consider an example where a beverage manufacturer has two bottling lines: Line A and Line B. Each line has a maximum capacity of 1,000 bottles per hour. The manufacturer creates a production resource for each bottling line in the Bottleneck app, providing a name, description, and capacity for each resource.
When creating a BOM for a beverage product, the manufacturer specifies the production resource requirement as "one of: Line A, Line B." This allows the work order associated with the BOM to be scheduled on either Line A or Line B, depending on the availability and workload of the bottling lines.
In another scenario, the manufacturer has a BOM with an "all of" requirement for a packaging process. This BOM specifies that the work order must be scheduled only when both Line A and Line B are available simultaneously. This ensures that both bottling lines are utilized together for the packaging process, maintaining efficiency and consistency.
Conclusion
Production resources are essential components in the manufacturing process, representing specific assets or areas used for production activities. By defining production resource requirements in BOMs and considering their capacities, users can effectively plan and schedule work orders, ensuring optimal resource utilization and smooth production execution.
This article provides an overview of production resources, their characteristics, and their impact on production management within the Bottleneck app. Users will gain insights into leveraging production resources to enhance efficiency and streamline the production process.