Perform Impact Analysis

Explanation

This activity is used to check the consequences of replacing a part or even removing it. It can also be used to locate part revisions that are not frequently used among in the different models. In order to solve these problems, the following information should be checked:   

• where is the part revision used, i.e., in which models?
• what quantity and total quantity per year are needed for the part revision in each model?
• what change requests and change order requests have been created for the part?

The information can be used to decide whether it is cost effective, easy, or complex to replace a specific part revision from an overall point of view.

Prerequisites

• You must perform the Create Product Model Information menu option first since only the models selected by this method will be considered in the impact analysis.

System Effects

None

Window

Product and Models
Impact Analysis

Related Window Descriptions

Product and Models
Impact Analysis

Procedure

1. Open the Products and Models window and query for the required product and then select the model.
2. Right click on the model line and select the Create Product Model Information menu option.
3. Open the Impact Analysis window and query for the part number to which you created product model information.
4. Check where the part revision is used, i.e., in what models.
5. Check the quantity and total quantity per year.
6. Check the change requests and change orders.
7. Identify the consequences of replacing or deleting the part revision.