Distribution, Manufacturing, and Internet Modules

[kathleenm]

Hi -

Does anyone have any experience with MRP, BOM and Work Order when using Lot number tracking? I have a situation where a client previously purchased the WO module, then decided it would not work for them (and returned it). Now they are reconsidering (new personnel), but are concerned as to the ability of Work Order to be able to track the Lot numbers of both the finished goods items, as well as the component items. I have not been able to find any documentation with regard to Lot # tracking in Work Order.

Anything you have to share would certainly be appreciated (pros and cons, please!!).

Thanks so much!

Kathleen

[LATG]

Kathleen,

We use Work order and track lot numbers.  We use the work order number as the start of the lot number, and then in work order completion, we rcv multiple lot numbers.  We also attach the w/o to one of the po's for part of the finishing costs.

We also have lot number goods used in the work order production.  It works wel for tracking lots used and cost.

Exactly what information would you like about the tracking ?

Lisa

[kathleenm]

This situation is a little "sticky": Here's the current process: PO Receipt of Goods entered with Lot #'s (could be as many as 8 components with 5 different Lot #'s, not all are Lot # valuation). The WO will need to track the component Lot #'s through the building process according to the BoM, then create a new Lot # for the Finished Good (final product). However, as part of the Work Order process there are components that are sent out to a vendor for an outside process. Because they are not using WO, they are currently using the BoM Picking Sheet as a PO for those outside vendors (modified forms). Those components are then "transferred" from their component warehouse to the vendors warehouse (manual process - Inventory transfer. When the components are returned, there is a RoGs entry to receive the components back to the component warehouse (adjustments are made to the vendor warehouse as well). BoM production entries are currently being used to create finished goods, with the new Lot #.

Have I completely confused you??