Routing
Routing in ianaiERP defines the exact sequence of operations and resources required to manufacture a product. It is a critical component of Work Orders that maps out your production process flow from start to finish.
Overview
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Step-by-Step Workflow: Routing specifies the precise chronological operations needed to transform raw materials into finished goods.
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Resource Mapping: Each operation within a routing details the required work centers, labor, setup times, and run times.
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Production Optimization: Properly configured routings help optimize production scheduling, maximize resource allocation, and ensure accurate cost calculations.
Where to Access
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Users (admin / common) can access item via Manufacturing column (Manufacturing: Routing)
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Click Add New to initiate adding routings onto the ianaiERP system
Key Attributes
Header
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Name — Internal name of the routing variant (e.g., “Std – 500ml”).
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Item — Finished good this routing applies to.
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Default (toggle) — When enabled, this routing will automatically populate for the item when creating new Work Orders
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Effective Start / End Date —The validity window for the routing; the scheduler will prevent its use outside of these dates.
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Default Cycle Time — The target production time per unit, used as a planning reference for capacity and throughput.
Operation Lines
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#(Sequence) — The execution order of your production steps (drag to reorder; typically numbered as 10, 20, 30, etc.).
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Operation Name — The step label displayed directly to operators on the shop floor (e.g., Cut, Drill, Pack).
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Setup Time (m) — The one-time preparation time required per batch or run at this specific step (measured in minutes).
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Run Time (m) / unit — The actual processing time per individual unit at this step (directly drives capacity planning and costing).
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Work Center —The specific machine, cell, or resource performing the operation (associated rates feed into scheduling and final costing).
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Print Template — The traveler, label, or Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) to print automatically for this step, if required.
Routing Rules (conditional operations)
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Variable Feature (x) — Ruleset that inserts/overrides operations based on item options/attributes.
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Condition — Criteria that must be met (e.g., option = “Stainless”) for the rule to apply.
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Operation fields (Name, Setup, Run, Work Center) — Values to use when the condition is true.
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Ordering — Sequence number to place the conditional operation in the flow.
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Print Template — Document override for the conditional step.
Notes & Files
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Notes: Free-form fields for special instructions, safety warnings, or operator cautions.
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Attachments: Upload slots for SOPs, engineering drawings, checklists, or Quality Control (QC) forms used during production.
Key Functions
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Create a routing
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Manufacturing → Routings → New Routing
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Enter name and description
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Add operations to define the process flow
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Add operations
- Add Operation → fill Name, Work Center, Setup Time, Run Time
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Set Sequence Number; add special instructions/requirements
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Assign a routing to a work order
- Manufacturing → Work Orders → New/Select → choose Routing
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Operations from the routing are auto-populated; adjust as needed
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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
For more detailed information on advanced routing techniques and optimization, please refer to the specific sections in this documentation.