We are beginning an implementation ( Cloud 24R1 ) on our manufacturing facilities and struggling to identify the best ways to:
- track where in the facility a manufacturing tool/instance is located
- send a signal that a tool is needed and should be brought to a work center along with other shop order operation materials
These are not small items that can be stored at a work center. It’s typical to have one fixture that occupies a pallet, and for multiple instances of that fixture to be required on a single operation.
We are experimenting with connecting a tool to an object which ties to an inventory part. That allows us to store and move it. But how to get it delivered? If we add it to the product structure, we would set it as not consumed - this makes the material line non-reservable and it will not show up for pick lists.
How are others handling this type of issue?