Enter Resource Group
Explanation
Perform this activity to create a resource group with the help of an
assistant. Resource groups have different
types:
- Machine groups are groups of one or more machines or other fixed production
equipment, and is one of the most important resources in manufacturing planning.
A machine group may also contain other machine groups to facilitate planning
on a higher level.
- Person groups are crucial for planning with people and often define
a group of persons that can perform the same type of job.
- Tool/equipment groups, like person groups, often define groups of equipment
that can be used to perform the same type of work.
Resource groups can be enabled for use in different processes:
- Manufacturing - Machine groups (work centers), person groups (labor
classes) and tool/equipment groups are used in routings, capacity requirements
planning and shop orders.
- Maintenance - Person groups and tool/equipment groups are used on
work task for work
order and maintenance order operations. The work can be allocated to persons
and tools/equipment.
- Service - Person groups and tool/equipment groups are used on work
tasks for service request. The work can be allocated to persons
and tools/equipment.
- Project - All resources can be used in project planning, reporting
and be forecasted using Project Resource Forecasting.
When creating a resource group the usage of the resources are defined by
selecting; Use in Manufacturing, Use in Maintenance, Use in Projects and/or Use in Service. A resource can be used in all areas
if required.
When creating the resource group using the assistant, resource group
details can be added optionally such as: connection to resource structure,
general and project related costs, resource capacity and qualifications. If
the resource group is used in Maintenance, maintenance information can also
be added using the assistant, whereas if used in Manufacturing labor class
and machine informaton can be added.
Prerequisites
N/A
System Effects
A resource group is created and can be used in the product area for which
is has to been defined to be utilized. For a Person group used in Manufacturing, a
labor class is created and can be further detailed. For a Machine group used
in Manufacturing, a work center is created and can also be further defined.