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General Settings

The General Settings module allows administrators to configure important system-level parameters that control how the MES application behaves. These configurations ensure smooth production flow, automated system actions, and proper handling of materials. Alt text for the image

The General Settings page contains two main tabs:

  1. General Config
  2. Default Config

Each tab is used to configure different aspects of the system.

1. General Config

The General Config tab contains system-wide operational settings that affect production workflows, automation, and system refresh behaviors.

Job Card Generate Limit​

The Job Card Generate Limit defines the maximum number of job cards that can be generated in the system at a time.

Purpose:

  • Prevents excessive job card creation.
  • Maintains controlled production scheduling.
  • Ensures system stability during job generation.

Example: If the limit is set to 50, users will not be able to generate more than 50 job cards at once.

CAPA Auto Trigger​

The system provides an option to automatically trigger CAPA (Corrective and Preventive Action) when certain conditions occur during production.

To enable this:

  1. Enable the CAPA Auto Trigger checkbox.
  2. Provide the time duration in minutes.

How it works:

  • When a defined issue occurs in production, the system waits for the configured number of minutes.
  • If the issue remains unresolved during that period, the system automatically triggers a CAPA process.

Example:

If the CAPA trigger time is set to 10 minutes, the CAPA workflow will start automatically after 10 minutes if the issue is still present.

Live Kanban View Auto Refresh​

The Live Kanban View displays real-time production status on the shop floor.

To ensure users always see the latest information, the system provides an Auto Refresh configuration.

Administrators can specify the refresh interval in minutes.

Example:

If the refresh interval is set to 2 minutes, the Kanban board will automatically refresh every 2 minutes to display updated production data.

Benefits:

  • Real-time production monitoring
  • Reduced manual refresh
  • Better visibility of shop floor operations

2. Default Config

The Default Config tab contains configuration settings related to application behavior and material handling processes.

These settings define how the MES system should behave by default during operational workflows. Alt text for the image

Application Configuration​

This section manages the default system behavior for the MES application.

These configurations may include:

  • Default application behavior
  • System operational preferences
  • Standard configuration rules used across the system

The application configuration ensures consistency in how the system processes production activities and system events.

Material Handling Configuration​

The Material Handling Configuration controls how materials are processed, moved, and tracked within the MES system.

This includes configurations related to:

  • Material movement
  • Material allocation to production
  • Material usage tracking
  • Inventory interaction with production modules

Proper material handling configuration ensures:

  • Accurate material tracking
  • Efficient inventory management
  • Smooth production execution
  • Reduced material discrepancies

Summary

The General Settings module is a critical configuration area in the MES system. It allows administrators to define operational rules that control production flow, automation, system refresh behavior, and material handling processes.

Proper configuration of these settings ensures:

  • Controlled job card generation
  • Automated CAPA triggering
  • Real-time Kanban monitoring
  • Efficient material handling
  • Stable system performance