IEM - Manufacturing Integration
Resources in Manufacturing
The standard functionality of Microsoft Dynamics Business Central does not use Resources; instead capacity is defined in Work Centers and / or Machine Centers. In order to realize an integrated Resource Planning IEM Manufacturing Integration links Resources to Machine Centers which means also Resource (generic) Tasks and Assignments can be created.
This feature makes it possible to separarte operator time from machine time with the following advantages:
- Makes detailed planning and calculation possible.
- Enables "unmanned" machine hours where the machine is started, paused and stopped by the operator.
- With the added resource task feature to also post material consumption it creates the basis for shop floor management on mobile devices supported by NAV Anywhere.
The functionality consists of the following elements:
| See | Learn |
|---|---|
| Read a conceptual overview of the resources in manufacturing feature, how the capacity of Resources and Work - Machine Centers can be linked. | Capacity Calculation |
| Learn how to assign Resources to a Capacity Center. In this scenario the machine is planned according to its capacity when the program calculates the Planning Worksheet. This scenario is useful when a resource is always working at the same machine. | Capacity Allocation |
| When resources are assigned - or allocated to a capacity center also the costs has to be considered. With this setting the cost of the resource can be added to the cost of the capacity center | Capacity Costing |
| Learn how to combine tasks from different production orders | Combine Operations |
See also
Design Detail: Resources in Manufacturing
How To : Allocate Resources in Production