Data that is not included as a standard field in a MISys table can potentially be added as a custom field.
For example, Bills of Material often have an associated documents including diagrams that provide step by step instructions for production. If the document is specific to an operation, a custom field can be added for the network path of the document that can be accessed from the Bill of Material or Manufacturing Order Routing tab.
Manufacturers rely on measurement devices for production and inspection. Some of those devices may be calibrated within a Quality Management System (QMS) and therefore need to be logged to maintain tooling records. MISys has a Tooling register that works well to maintain the Calibration requirements and includes reports that notify of upcoming maintenance due dates for calibration.
For the purposes of maintaining and tracking physical inventory, MISys has a utility in Stock Control/Stock Movement that provides capture of an inventory snapshot record.
MISys Dashboard Alerts are a great way to identify situations that need immediate attention and can include situations that require a calculation to provide the correct results. For example, it might be useful for the materials team to flag items for expediting based on the formula: Item stock Qty + Open Order Qty < Item Minimum.
MRP for MO has long been a function available in MISys, where you are able to purchase all the materials needed for the specific Manufacturing Order down to its subassembly requirements.
The MISys EXT web interface is particularly effective when used in combination with MISys the desktop. To enable access to MISys EXT through the MISys desktop, go to Administration/Company Profile/Website and click the check box ‘Display MISys Manufacturing EXT in Info Center’.
Knowing which items are required for future production is the foundation of good materials management. Similarly, knowing which items are not required allows for setting those items as inactive and potentially purging them. Doing so provides value because it directs organizational efforts on the needed items and away from what is not needed. A couple related examples are that of stockroom space can potentially be freed up and balance sheets will become more accurate.
