Use this activity to create a structure of handling units as defined in a packing instruction and connect them to a shop order. The number of handling units on the lowest level in the packing instruction will be generated based on the max capacity defined for the part.
A handling unit is a device that can be handled physically and may carry/contain other handling units or items in a structure. The handling unit structure can be created both directly under the shop order node, or on a level below an already existing handling unit. When receiving the shop order, the finished products is attached and received to stock using the created handling units.
If the shop order has a default packing instruction entered, a row is automatically created for this packing instruction in the dialog, else manually create a new row and select from available packing instructions.
To perform this activity from Shop Floor Workbench page, expand the relevant operation and use the command from the Handling Units tab.
At least one packing instruction with a max capacity defined for the lowest level handling unit and the part manufactured on the shop order must exist.
As a result of this activity handling unit(s) will be generated according to the selected packing instruction(s) and connected to the shop order. The number of handling units on the lowest level in the packing instruction will be generated considering the max capacity defined for the part and the quantity entered in the dialog.
The Qty to Attach will be set equal to the max capacity except for the last generated handling unit which may receive a lower value in order to make the sum of quantity to attach equal to the quantity for which handling units was generated.