Routing is an integral process of manufacturing as it represents how the process takes place sequentially. They are the steps involved in making the product. If this seems too extensive then you can enter “None” in some of the fields.

Fields & its description:

• Code/Name

Type a code and its corresponding name to best describe the process you want to create.

• Product Type

This is the end product type. Select one from the given options: Item, Category, Sub Category, Group and Model.

• Item Code/Name

If your choice was Item, then you must also specify the item’s code and name here. This is the item for which the routing process is done.

If Category or Sub Category  is your selection, enter its respective entries. Otherwise your routing product may just be Model or Group.

• Routing Type

There are two types of routing:

Simple Routing – This type of routing is a simple and straightforward process.

Multi Path          – Compared to simple routing, multi path is more complex as it involves a varied path type of routing.

• Reference Process

If this routing has a process related to its operation then select that reference process here.

• From/ To Date

This period indicates the validity of the product version. It is only based on the many versions of the already existing product.

• Work Order Type

Routing can be differentiated based on the work order by which it is done. Work order may be based on the product, process or location.

Process wise – Consider a scenario where there are multiple process wise work orders: WO1, WO2 and WO3. WO1 is a sub process, WO2 and its continuing sub process and so on which accumulates into the final product.

Product wise – If there are several products under a work order such as WO1/A, WO1/B, WO1/C. This indicates that work order WO1 has A, B and C products.

Location wise – Location wise work order type indicates that the work order is spread throughout locations. E.g. In-house, sub-contract, in-source (works in organization but may be a temporary worker), etc.

• Is SKU/BOR Posting Req?

If this routing requires posting of SKU and/or BOR, check their respective fields.

A field Based On appears when you choose posting for SKU where you have to choose if SKU posting is based on Stage or Process.

After specifying the above details, you must enter the details extensively about each process of the routing in the table. E.g. In stitching, the cloth will be divided into sections and each section may involve its own individual steps.

• Last Process WIP

Check this option if the last process of the routing process is ongoing, this will be reflected in the Output SKU field being enabled.

• Stage & Step

Specify a stage and its corresponding step of the process row that you want to enter.

• LType

Location type must be selected. If the location is completely inside your organization itself, choose in-house. When the work is outsourced through contracts, select sub-contract. The work may be done inside the organization but by a temporary worker and for those cases, choose in-source. 

•  Process

Specify the process involved in this step.

• Work Center

Choose the work center where this process takes place here.

• Party & Branch

In case of sub contracting, choose the party in charge of this process. Along with the party, choose its branch if required.

• Time UOM

The unit of measurement for the duration of the process step must be selected. E.g. seconds, minutes, hours, etc.

•  Pre Pro Lead Time

Preprocessing lead time is usually the planning time, creating a job from the time you learn about the requirements.

• Lot Size

Enter the individual quantity of a lot that is the output of this process.

•  Setup Time

This is the initial work done before the process starts, like setting up the equipment.

• Cycle Time

This is the actual time taken for the process to complete.

• Post Pro Lead Time

It represents the time to make a purchased item available in inventory from the time you receive it (including quarantine, inspection, etc.)

• Variance Quantity

There is possibility of variance in quantity where if you have planned for say 10 items and the output is 12 items, variance is 2. Variance can also be negative.

• PRS Lead Time

Time from start of physical production of first part to production finished.

• Manufacturing Lead Time

Time from sales order created to production finished (ready for delivery).

• Rate Type

In most cases, Fixed rate type is used. If that standard is not used then rates can be based on input/output quantity. Conversion based refers to rate type calculation based on provided conversion.

• Rate/UOM

This is linked with rate type where you must select a suitable rate per UOM.

• Process

In cases of multiple process operations within a process step, click on the Operation button and this will generate a popup window where you get to define the operations within the process.