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n Why an attribute-driven ERP system?
n The basics: product definition & characteristics
n Tracking & Tracing
n Sales
n Production typologies. – Example: Flat Steel Making– Transformation– Multi-level Transformation– Production Typologies. Manufacturing
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n Planning
n Valuation Control
n End-to-End Solution
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Why an attribute-driven ERP system?
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Basic Problem
SKU EnvironmentSKU Environment
ItemItem : BULB: BULBOn HandOn Hand : 3 pieces: 3 pieces
InventoryInventory
Dimensional EnvironmentDimensional Environment
ItemItem : Metal: MetalOn HandOn Hand : 100 ton: 100 ton
InventoryInventory
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600 X 500
800 X 600
1000 X 800
SKU Environment:SKU Environment:Identify each sheet size with an item code
Item: HR1010-600x500Item: HR1010-800x600Item: HR1010-1000x800
Dimensional Environment:Dimensional Environment:One item code; Size control by IDno
Item : HR 1010IDno 1012 : L= 600; W= 500IDno 1013 : L= 800; W= 600IDno 1014 : L= 1000; W= 800
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600 X 50
800 X 60
1000 X 80
SKU Environment:SKU Environment:Identify each bar size with an item code
Item: MP1010-600x50Item: MP1010-800x60Item: MP1010-1000x80
Dimensional Environment:Dimensional Environment:One item code; Size control by IDno
Item : MP 1010 (Cr40Mo12)IDno 1012 : L= 600; W= 50IDno 1013 : L= 800; W= 60IDno 1014 : L= 1000; W= 80
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• Explosion of item codes
• Most items codes are created on a one time customer request
• Only a few items do really bear stock
• Poor inventory overview
• High risk for duplicate item codes
• High risk that production or purchase orders are created while alternatives are available
• MRP will give improper advises (focused on item code)
• Conflict between inventory and financial unit
• Issuing a new item code for each new appearance is cumbersome and time consuming
Consequences of SKU Driven ERP
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The basics: product definition & characteristics
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GradeWidthLengthThicknessEtc.
Grade : 1010 1020Width : 1000 1000Length : 1000 2000Thickness : 1 1
Product Identification
Item1:x
1:z
Standard ProductStandard Product
1:y
Characteristics
CharacteristicSets
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Product Identification
Item
IDno #53 1020 1800 1.2 19.000
IDno #31 1020 400 1.2 8.000
IDno #27 1010 2000 1.0 22.000
IDno #12 1010 1000 1.0 14.000
Grade Width Thickness Weight
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Product Identification: Data Structure
60’20’1/32’PolishedA.........
SpecsSpecs
Length
WidthThickn.SurfaceQuality……...
HR 1010
IDno 3030
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Product Identification: Data Structure
SpecsSpecs
Length
WidthThickn.SurfaceQuality……...
HR 1010 ItemItem
Dimensions:Specs that enableon-line Sorting andQuerying of theInventory Screen
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Product Identification: Data Structure
SpecsSpecs
Length
WidthThickn.SurfaceQuality……...
HR 1010ItemItem
60’20’1/32’PolishedA.........
Dimset:
Pre-defines Values of Specs
•Template for Order Entry
•Label for Inventory Displays
60’20’1/32’
SS 1/32[Smalll Sheet, gauge= 1/32]
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Product Identification:Product Hierarchy
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Product Identification
Inventory View Options:n Indexes by item
n Multi level aggregation
n Conversion to any unit
n Direct query management
n Possibility to link images
n Direct link to planned transactions
n Direct link to historical transactions
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Product IdentificationExample: Inventory PresentationExample: Inventory Presentation
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Product IdentificationExample: Inventory PresentationExample: Inventory Presentation
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Product IdentificationExample: Inventory PresentationExample: Inventory Presentation
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Characteristics
By characteristic the user can specify:n Category (information, design, measure)
n Type (alphanumeric, integer, double, number of decimals, date, etc.)
n Business functions active (purchase, sales, production, etc.)
n Tolerances (absolute, relative, exact, etc.)
n Transformable yes/no
n Multiple lingual descriptions and predefined choices
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Data by IDno Object
ItemWarehouse / LocationCharacteristics (SPECs)Purchase / Production OrderSupplierPurchase / Production PriceReceipt DateSupplier IDno and Main IDnoCost ComponentsImageTextPlanned TransactionsHistorical Transactions
IDno
IDno : 555Item : A402Warehouse : MMPLocation : L1-H23-2Char: Grade : AChar: Thickness : 1.0 mmChar: Width : 1.000 mmChar: Inn Diam. : 300 mmWeight : 19.500 kgPurchase Order : 260023Supplier : Mill LTDReceipt Date : 12-09-2006Purchase Price : 39.000 EUR
IDno
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DiscreteDiscrete•• 1 IDno = x (approx.) identical pieces1 IDno = x (approx.) identical pieces
Non DiscreteNon Discrete•• 1 IDno = 1 unique piece1 IDno = 1 unique piece
IDno
IDno
IDno
IDno
Identification Methods
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Tracking & Tracing
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Planned Planned TransactionsTransactions
HistoricalHistoricalTransactionsTransactions
Tracking and Tracing
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Transaction InformationTransaction Information• Item code• Warehouse• Planned Characteristics• On Order / Alloc. Info• Order number • Supplier / Customer • Purch. / Prod. / Sales Price• Receipt / Delivery Date• Descriptions • Remarks• Text
Tracking
Planned Planned TransactionsTransactions
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Tracing
Transaction Information• Item code• Warehouse / Location• Actual Characteristics• Quantity Received/Delivered• Order number • Supplier / Customer • Purch. / Prod. / Sales Price• Receipt / Delivery Date• Descriptions • Remarks• Text
HistoricalHistoricalTransactionsTransactions
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Tracing
Graphic traceabilitywith link to session:sales order;production order;transformation order;purchase order;Idno data.
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Sales
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Order Entry
What is important:What is important:n Order entry based on characteristics
n Inventory, planned receipts and demands visible and sorted by characteristics
n Possibility to:– Sell from inventory (on hand and planned receipts)– Slot demand automatically in production Block– Purchase / Produce on demand
n Possibility to merge demands to– Inventory available – Planned receipts
n Sales and purchase prices based on characteristics
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Order Entry
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Price Control
Base Price• From/To date• To Quantity• Quantity Unit
• From/To Date• To Quantity• Quantity Unit• Derived Spec• Amount, Percentage, Formula
Discounts by:• Base Price• Characteristics
• From/To Date• Base Price and/or Spec• Quantity Unit• Derived Spec• Amount, Percentage, Formula
Item
Surcharges by:• Base Price• Characteristics
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Production typologiesExample: Flat Steel Making
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n Manufacturing (SFC)– Final product is made up of other products – BOM / Formula driven
n Transformation (TRO)– Transformation of characteristics– Relationship between input / output material is often
order-specific
Production Typologies
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Raw
Iron
Process
OperationsOperations
MaterialsMaterials
Process
OperationsOperations
MaterialsMaterials
Process
OperationsOperations
MaterialsMaterialsSteel Slabs Hot Rolled
Coils
Production TypologiesIron Making, Steel Making, Slab Casting, Hot Rolling
Process
OperationsOperations
Manufacturing
Transformation
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RawMaterials
Process
OperationsOperations
RawIron
Production TypologiesIron Making
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Production TypologiesIron Making
Iron OreIron Ore
OperationsOperations
PROCESS IDno
IDno
IDno Cast #1
Cast #2
Cast #3
LimestoneLimestone
CoalCoal
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Process
OperationsOperations
MaterialsMaterials
Process
OperationsOperations
MaterialsMaterials
Process
OperationsOperations
MaterialsMaterialsRaw
Iron
Steel Slabs Hot Rolled
Coils
Production TypologiesSteel Making, Iron Casting, Hot Rolling
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PROCESS IDnoIDno
Production TypologiesSteel Making, Iron Casting, Hot Rolling
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Hot Rolled
Coil
Cold Rolled
Coil
Production TypologiesCold Rolling
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Production TypologiesCold Rolling
OperationsOperations
MaterialsMaterials
PROCESS IDnoIDno
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MaterialsMaterials
Process
Master CoilSlit Coil
Slit Coil
OperationsOperations
MaterialsMaterials
Process
SheetSlit Coil
Production TypologiesSlitting & Cutting
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OperationsOperations
MaterialsMaterials
PROCESS IDno
IDno
IDno
IDno
Sales Demand
Sales Demand
Inventory
Production TypologiesSlitting & Cutting
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Production typologiesTransformation
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Transformation Slitting
1.050 mm600 mm
300 mm100 mm
Jumbo Roll
ScissorsBar
SlitRoll
ScrapSlit-Scissors
OperationsOperations
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Inventory Coil #1 Inventory Coil #2 Inventory Coil #3
Demand #10 - Width 400 mm Thickness 1 mm Total Length 2.800 m
Demand #11 - Width 200 mm Thickness 1 mm Total Length 2.700 m
Demand #12 - Width 300 mm Thickness 1 mm Total Length 2.900 m
1.020 m920 m1.050 m
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Transformation Slitting
OperationsOperations
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Inventory Coil #1 Inventory Coil #2 Inventory Coil #3
Inventory Coil #1
Transformation Slitting
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1000 mm
Knife
1200 mm 1200 mm 1200 mm
Converting / Packaging Sheet Cutting
OperationsOperations
MaterialsMaterials
Process
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Inventory Coil #1 Inventory Coil #2 Inventory Coil #3
140 sheets210 sheets250 sheets
210 m252 m300 m
Demand: 600 Sheets of 1000 x 1200 x 1 mm
1.00
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m
Transformation Cut to Length
OperationsOperations
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Production typologiesMulti-level Transformation
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Master Coils
Slit Coil
Sheets
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Master Coil Slit Coil Sheet
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Production TypologiesMulti Level Transformation
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No InventoryInventory
Production TypologiesMulti Level Transformation
Demand
Sales Order EntrySales Order Entry
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Inventory
Production TypologiesMulti Level Transformation
Main TRO
OperationsOperations
MaterialsMaterials
Process
OperationsOperations
MaterialsMaterials
Process
DemandDemand
Production Orders GenerationProduction Orders Generation
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Production TypologiesMulti Level Transformation
OperationsOperations
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OperationsOperations
MaterialsMaterials
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Demand
Production Order ExecutionProduction Order ExecutionMain TRO
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Transformation (TRO)Traceability
OperationsOperations
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Production typologiesManufacturing
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• The Length and Width are inherited via a formula • The Grade, Finish and Thickness are directly inherited
SalesGrade, Finish, ThicknessLength, Width, HeightQuantity
Production order
Grade, FinishLength, Width, ThicknessCutting, Bending, Welding
BOX
SHEET
ManufacturingExample Inheritance (1)
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ManufacturingExample Inheritance (2)
DemandProduct : A401Width : 1000 mmLength : 5000 mColor : Red
Product : A401Width : 1000 mmLength : 5000 m
20 KG
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ManufacturingExample Inheritance (2)
DemandProduct : A401Width : 1000 mmLength : 5000 mColor : Red
Product : A401Width : 1000 mmLength : 5000 m
20 KG
5300 m
21.2 kg
5300 m
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ManufacturingSupport to Engineering
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ManufacturingSupport to Material Planning
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Planning
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Valuation Control
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Purchase price
Purchase price differenceAfter receipt goods
Purchase price differenceAfter receipt invoice
Valuation Control Purchase
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Valuation Control Production
OperationsOperations
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Base Material Value(Actual)
ActualActualProduct Product ValueValue
Operations Value
(Estimated or Actual)
Added MaterialsValue
(Fixed or Actual)
Added Value
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n Value inheritance from in going IDnos to outgoing IDnos
n Value distribution for added Materials and Operations costs on primary unit
Valuation Control Value Distribution - Example
OperationsOperations
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Sales Demand
Sales Demand
Inventory
Sales Demand
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To Scrap IDno(fixed value)
Total Value to output IDno’s
Total Valuedirect into Finance
Value difference to output IDno’s
Value difference direct into Finance
Direct Process(as stock transaction)
Scrap
Valuation Control Production Scrap Processing
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