Workstation Type

If users have the same types of multiple Workstations (Machines) and users want to auto-assign jobs to the available workstation based on workstation type then this feature is the good option for them. 

To create Workstation Type GoTo: Home > Manufacturing. 

Then under the Bill of Material Section click on the Workstation Type shortcut.

Click on the Add Workstation Type button. This will take you to the Workstation Type Creation Screen. This Workstation Type settings are split across the following tabs:

• Details Tab

• Description Tab

The Details Tab

A screenshot of the Details Tab is pasted below:

The Description Tab

A screenshot of the Description Tab is pasted below:

After adding Workstation Type, users have to assign the Workstation Type to the respective Workstation and set the Workstation Type to the respective Operation in the BOM.

To set the Workstation Type on the Workstation GoTo: Home > Manufacturing > Workstation > Add Workstation > Select Workstation Type

To set the Workstation Type on the BOM GoTo: Home > Manufacturing > Workstation > Add BOM > Select Workstation Type against Operation

After setting up Workstation Type when users make the Work Order with Operations system will create Job Cards against the Operation and set the available Workstation based on the Workstation Type set in the BOM.