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One System for Diverse Production and Order Types

The reality of manufacturing is complex. How products are made, whether through assembly, machining, or other production methods, is closely intertwined with how orders are received, from make-to-stock and make-to-order to rush orders and one-off production.TPiCS adapts seamlessly to every combination of production type and order type using its standard functionality, with no add-ons required.Rather than forcing your operations to fit the system or relying on superficial customization, TPiCS provides a flexible and robust platform that adapts to the way you manufacture. Make the most of this powerful tool to strengthen and refine your production management capabilities.

Automatically creating optimal production schedules based on the projection of sales orders and demand

The system automatically creates a schedule that exactly matches the required quantity by allocating inventory and order balance (open order) through MRP calculations (f-MRP). A variety of parameter settings flexibly support quantity summarization by lot size and period, as well as schedule calculation based on lead time. The development of optimal production schedules is supported.

Journals warn of schedules that may not be completed on time.

A journal (warning information) notifies you immediately if MRP calculations determine that an arrangement cannot be made on time. It clarifies when, what, and how many items will be out of stock, and which shipping will be affected, allowing for early, swift decision-making and action.

"Base Stock" setting to respond to short delivery times and demand changes

For products requiring short delivery times and long-lead purchased items, setting the "Base Stock (buffer inventory)" develops a schedule that responds to changes.

This achieves a stable production that adapts to demand changes.

Visualizing process load and leveling them to create a feasible schedule

The system visualizes load with a Gantt chart, allowing for easy production adjustments.

Moreover, automatic leveling calculations avoid load concentration, developing a highly feasible schedule that matches the actual situation at the site.

Supporting high-mix, low-volume and build-to-order (BTO) production

This option allows you to add and change parts as well as adjust processes for each order, achieving flexible responses to high-mix low-volume production and BTO production. Complex master management for each product is not required.

Adding optional parts with intuitive operations

An option structure can be registered as the master, and optional parts can be added to a Mfg. No. structure tree by drag and drop, in addition to arrangement using option codes.

Visualizing production schedules

Mfg. No. detail Gantt charts allow for checking production and shipping schedules of each order at a glance. Delivery dates can be smoothly adjusted for individual orders.

Individual cost management by order

Mfg. No. Cost Details can be used to accurately aggregate costs by order, which helps identify scheduled costs, actual cost results, and anticipated costs.

No master registration required

You do not need to prepare a master in advance: simply registering project schedule data for production arrangement automatically creates the master.

A variety of production schedule creation methods tailored to sales order and production types

 -You can import drawing structures from CAD and other files to convert them into manufacturing BOMs for production arrangement.

 -Basic structures are available for production patterns. You can add structural changes for production arrangement.

 -You can copy past schedules and arrange production while adding, correcting, and deleting structures.

Responding to design changes

You can find items that do not need arrangement due to design changes or items that require additional arrangement, allowing for canceling or adding arrangement. In addition, parts that are no longer needed can be diverted to other projects.

Handling a mix of individually designed items and general-purpose items (f-MRP)

Within a single structure, you can handle a mix of "Mfg. No. Control Items" for individual made-to-order production and "Items Calculated by MRP using f-MRP" for repetitive production.This supports optimal production control according to product characteristics.

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■ Optimal production schedule with item parameters

You can set parameters such as lot, manufacturing lead-time, f-MRP, and Mfg. No. control for each item to create optimal schedules. A schedule can be developed according to various management points throughout manufacturing processes, such as intermediate units, processes, outsourced processing, and supply.

■ Abstraction and scalability with items

Not only products and parts but also management elements such as work and costs are abstracted as items. Even if a product is changed into an intermediate unit or a part is sold as a service part in the future, they can be maintained flexibly without the need for rebuilding the master data.

■ Multi-level product structure

A structure can consist of up to 128 levels per product with an unlimited number of items. This function also supports automatic structure switching by applicable start date and end date, as well as structure of parts replacement according to options specified in Mfg. No. control.

■ Running change (automatic switchover)

Simply registering the old and new parts causes the system to calculate the depletion timing of inventory and automatically switch to new parts when they run out. This prevents dead inventory of old parts.

■ Consideration of defect rate (yield rate)

You can specify the defect rate for each structure separately. In anticipation of a decline in yield, an extra quantity is automatically calculated and added, allowing for an appropriate arrangement that prevents stockout.

■ Arrangement and instructions at the optimal timing and conditions

The system makes accurate and efficient arrangement to the site and business partners based on the schedule.

Issuance of various instructions：Order documents, work instructions, etc. are issued and sent at the optimal timing according to the lead time.

Express instructions alert：Arrangement with an exceeded lead time are automatically given an "express" mark to indicate the degree of urgency.

Automatic application of arrangement condition：The system automatically applies the optimal conditions according to the purchase order lot, etc., including automatic selection of the lowest unit cost supplier or the splitting of purchase orders.

Setting standard time：The standard work and setup time are automatically set in an instruction.

■ Actual result management to support accurate schedules for the future

The purpose of entering actual results is to "create an elaborate schedule for the next time" by monitoring the current inventory and progress. It allows you to reduce on-site load and collect data.

Actual production results and automatic withdrawal：After work is completed, the recording of actual results and the withdrawal of child parts are completed simply by clicking a button, instantly reflecting them in the inventory.

Two-stage management (receipt and acceptance)：Two-stage management, the receipt of the actual items and quality check, help accurately monitor the available inventory.

Arrangement and instructions at the optimal timing and conditions：Irregularities, such as defects, are converted to data to prevent stockout and omissions of arrangement.

QR code entry：The system instantly identifies the target, reducing the load for data entry and errors.

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