Overview

• Routing specifies the step-by-step operations needed to transform raw materials into finished goods.

• Each operation in a routing includes details about work centers, labor, setup time, and run time.

• Properly configured routings help optimize production scheduling, resource allocation, and cost calculation.

Where to Access

• Users (admin / common) can access item via Manufacturing column (Manufacturing: Routing)

• Click Add New to initiate adding routings onto the ianaiERP system

Key Attributes

Header

• Name — Internal name of the routing variant (e.g., “Std – 500ml”).

• Item — Finished good this routing applies to.

• Default (toggle) — If on, this routing auto-selects for the item on new Work Orders.

• Effective Start / End Date — Validity window; scheduler should not use the routing outside these dates.

• Default Cycle Time — Target cycle time per unit; used as a planning reference for capacity/throughput.

Operation Lines

• (Sequence) — Execution order of steps (drag to reorder; typical values 10/20/30…).

• Operation Name — Step label shown to the shop floor (e.g., Cut, Drill, Pack).

• Setup Time (m) — One-time preparation time per batch/run at this step.

• Run Time (m) / unit — Processing time per unit at this step (drives capacity/cost).

• Work Center — Machine/cell/resource that performs the operation (rates feed costing and scheduling).

• Print Template — Traveler/label/SOP to print for this step, if required.

Routing Rules (conditional operations)

• Variable Feature (x) — Ruleset that inserts/overrides operations based on item options/attributes.

• Condition — Criteria that must be met (e.g., option = “Stainless”) for the rule to apply.

• Operation fields (Name, Setup, Run, Work Center) — Values to use when the condition is true.

• Ordering — Sequence number to place the conditional operation in the flow.

• Print Template — Document override for the conditional step.

Notes & Files

• Notes — Free-form instructions or cautions for planners/operators.

• Attachments — Upload SOPs, drawings, checklists, or QC forms used during the routing.

Key Functions

• Create a routing

  • Manufacturing → Routings → New Routing

  • Enter name and description

  • Add operations to define the process flow

• Add operations

  • Add Operation → fill Name, Work Center, Setup Time, Run Time

• Set Sequence Number; add special instructions/requirements

• Assign a routing to a work order

  • Manufacturing → Work Orders → New/Select → choose Routing

• Operations from the routing are auto-populated; adjust as needed

• Create routing rules

  • Manufacturing → Routing Rules → set conditions (variable/operator/value) → choose routing if met → (optionally) use variables for setup/run time per unit → Save

Related Features

• Work Orders

• Bill of Materials (BOM)

• Work Centers

For more detailed information on advanced routing techniques and optimization, please refer to the specific sections in this documentation.