Merge Manufacturing Order
This tutorial covers the Merge MO functionality, which allows users to combine several manufacturing orders for the same product to optimize resource utilization and reduce setup times.
- Consolidating Production: The video explains that if multiple Sales Orders trigger small, separate MOs for the same item, it is more efficient to merge them into one large production run.
- Selection Process: To merge, you must select multiple MOs from the list view. The narrator notes that they must share the same product and Bill of Materials (BoM) to be compatible.
- The Merge Action: Clicking Action > Merge combines the quantities. The video shows how the components from all the original orders are aggregated into a single requirement list.
- Efficiency Gains: The summary concludes by explaining how this feature reduces the need for multiple machine setups and simplifies the management of the shop floor.
