Use this window to enter and maintain labor classes and the resources for a labor class. Labor classes are used for capacity planning, representing groups of labor, such as machine operators. Capacity calculation can be based on individuals or groups. For large groups it is recommended to use group as base for calculation and scheduling in order to enhance performance of the system. This is especially important when scheduling with Constraint Based Scheduling (CBS) server or Advanced Planning Board (APB), since all possible resource combinations will be evaluated.
The labor class can also be used for planning of maintenance and project activities in Resource Management. When CBS or APB is used for operation scheduling, labor class will also act as a constraint for operations (similar to work centers, tools and materials). CBS server or APB will load labor classes and connected persons and use them as constraints when scheduling operations.
For the description of each tab in the window, follow the appropriate link: Person, Group, Cost, Capacity, Utilization Statistics
BDR for structure/routing
Set up object
costing basic
data
BDR for
shop floor reporting
Define labor
class
Define shop
floor employees
Create a
routing template
Define labor cost
Calculate
labor capacity for manufacturing