Repetitive
The Repetitive module supports high-volume manufacturing where lead times are one day or less, WIP is complete at the end of each day, WIP costs are tracked and batches do not overlap, or WIP costs are insignificant or fairly constant.
This chapter outlines the differences between Repetitive and Advanced Repetitive functions. Refer to
Advanced Repetitive for a full discussion of repetitive functionality.
Introduction to RepetitiveExplains how Repetitive differs from Advanced Repetitive.
Setting Up RepetitiveOutlines and describes required definitions for setting up Repetitive.
Simulating Schedules in the WorkbenchExplains that the Line Schedule Workbench (18.1.10) is identical to the workbench (18.22.1.10) in Advanced Repetitive.
Creating and Exploding Repetitive SchedulesExplains that while the system handles Repetitive schedule explosions differently, the UI is identical to that of Advanced Repetitive.
Using Repetitive PicklistsExplains that the Picklist Menu (18.3) is identical in Repetitive and Advanced Repetitive.
Managing Cumulative OrdersExplains the minor differences between Repetitive and Advanced Repetitive methods of managing cumulative orders.
Executing Repetitive TransactionsDetails how to perform repetitive transactions with operation reporting, repetitive completions, reporting completions, and repetitive scrap transactions.
Checking Component AvailabilityDescribes how to check component availability by using browse collections, checking calculations, checking components by work order/production line, work order/work center, or item/work order.
Introduction to Repetitive
The Repetitive module provides many of the basic features of Advanced Repetitive, but differs in some significant respects:
• You can only post usage variances when you close a cumulative order.
• You do not have the same control over the assignment of start and end effective dates.
• You do not have as many options for reporting and tracking WIP throughout the life of the cumulative order. In addition, you cannot transfer WIP from an order that is being closed to a new order.
• You cannot report detailed information about scrap, reject, and rework quantities or enter multiple reason codes.
• Repetitive does not have the integrated support for managing subcontracting operations—from shipping to receiving.
• You can only report against milestone operations.
• Repetitive uses a consume forward or backward logic when completions exceed scheduled quantities. Advanced Repetitive always uses the earliest open schedule.
• Advanced Repetitive has additional utility programs that let you modify the quantity completed on a repetitive schedule and delete schedules as needed.
Note: The PRO/PLUS WIP Lot Trace (WLT) module affects some features of the Advanced Repetitive and Repetitive modules. If you are using the optional PRO/PLUS module, WIP Lot Trace is available as menu option 3.22.13. When activated, additional frames display in some programs. The discussion in this chapter assumes that WLT features are not active. For details, see User Guide: PRO/PLUS.