Process Routes keypad Process routes define the processes that are carried out on a BoM to create the assembly or end product. Each assembly is given a list of operations that collectively and in sequence define the activity needed to produce the assembly from its kit of materials. Each operation is carried out in a work centre that can represent a repetitive activity, machine or other production resource. Accurate process routes enable the system to predict the use of production resources, identify capacity bottlenecks and accurately measure production performance. Work centres define working areas in the production environment including labour and overhead cost rates. Outwork and subcontracting can be classified as work centres so that they can be handled by purchase orders. Work centres can be grouped into departments. Routes define production processes, labour set-up and run times and product mass changes. There can be up to 999 work centre operations per route. Route operation times can be entered in hours, minutes and seconds. Lag time can be used for waiting or safety non-costed time or used to permit parallel operation working. Additional resource information for advanced scheduling interface maintained. Copy and delete route functions included. Cost implications of changes visible during route maintenance. Non-productive work centre can be used to monitor movement between centres or into holding areas. Alternative Operations can be defined and resulting Work Orders contain independant operation routes. 023