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Order Types The ORDTYPE field in the ORDER table distinguishes different types of orders. The value in this field affects the database data you need to retrieve for various APS functions. 10 reserved by the Scheduler to identify planned manufacturing orders 50 supply delivery (reserved for internal use) 100 released, scheduled work order 200 customer […]
In general Scheduler should be run first as input to the APS Planning run. The reason for this is based upon the fact that the Scheduler is in charge of Released Jobs by default and if there are any new Release Jobs since the last planning run, you want the Scheduler to have scheduled them. […]
Below are some of points that are worth taking, while implementing APS in Syteline. 1. Implementing APS is an all or nothing process. Partial effort will result in failure. 2. APS requires you to rethink your business process related to promising to customers; ordering materials and releasing work into production. Sometimes it is difficult to […]
Intro There are three main tools you can use to plan with SyteLine: MRP APS, finite APS, infinite (APSI) These key factors will help you decide which planning tool best fits your needs: Constraint behavior Accurate times Motivation There are also a few secondary factors that may affect your choice. We’ll explain each below Constraint […]