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Operations

The Operations module is used to define the different production operations involved in the manufacturing process.
In a MES Process Industry system, all production steps must be configured as operations before they can be used in production workflows such as routing, job cards, or production execution.

This module allows administrators to configure operations with required resources, parameters, and consumables. Alt text for the image

Creating an Operation

To create a new operation:

  1. Navigate to Masters → Operations.
  2. Click the Add New button.
  3. The Operation creation form will open.
  4. Enter the required operation details.
  5. Configure optional settings if required.
  6. Click Save to create the operation. Alt text for the image

Operation Details

The operation form contains the following fields.

Name​

The Name defines the operation that will be performed in the production process.

Code​

The Code is a unique identifier for the operation.
This helps the system easily identify and manage the operation.

Barcode Template

If barcode scanning is required for the operation, a Barcode Template can be configured.

To use this feature:

  1. Create a barcode template in the Barcode Template configuration section.
  2. Select the created template in the operation form.

This allows the system to generate or scan barcodes during the production process.

Operation Parameters

If the operation requires parameter tracking, parameters can be configured.

To add parameters:

  1. Create the required parameters in Operation Parameters.
  2. Select the required parameters in the operation configuration.

These parameters help track production-related data during the execution of the operation.

Resource Type

The Resource Type defines what resources are required to perform the operation.

Available options include:

  • Machine
  • Manpower
  • Machine and Manpower

This helps the system understand what resources are needed during production.

Operation Logs

If operation tracking is required, Operation Logs can be enabled.

When enabled, the system will record logs for the operation during production execution.
This helps maintain traceability and production monitoring.

Consumables

If the operation requires consumable materials, they can be configured in this section.

To add consumables:

  1. Enable the Consumables option.
  2. Click the Add New button.
  3. Enter the required item details in the table.

Consumables represent materials that are consumed during the execution of the operation.

Description

The Description field can be used to enter additional information about the operation if required.

Saving the Operation

After entering all required details:

  1. Verify the operation configuration.
  2. Click the Save button.

The operation will be saved and can be used in production routing, job cards, and manufacturing workflows.

Summary

The Operations module allows users to configure production steps required in the manufacturing process.

Users can define:

  • Operation name and code
  • Barcode templates
  • Operation parameters
  • Resource types
  • Operation logs
  • Consumables

Properly configuring operations ensures accurate production tracking and efficient manufacturing execution within the MES system.