Thank you very much for the write-up, that does shed some light on the process. I’m glad R&D are aware it is an issue. We’re having the same issues as @Hans Andersen with regard to quoting non-existing parts.
The only workaround I have found to maintain accurate numbers is by using the Versions in the Estimating module. If I create a duplicate version, run the calculate, create the quotation directly from the Estimate. By doing this, I can maintain cost changes and margin on both, but this method is very cumbersome and requires toggling between versions. Again, I feel as though I’m using the modules incorrectly from a workflow standpoint.
Thanks all. I was able to pull the enhancements spreadsheet and what’s new PPT deck from the openIFS! Exactly what I was looking for!
Excellent! Thank you very much. I was not aware of that! Cheers!
Understood. Yes, it was based on consultant recommendation. Thank you again for shedding light on this!
Yes, that is correct. We were instructed to setup our IFS solution in that manner. No shop orders should span multiple sites (prior to IFS, we had Shop Order that would cross through multiple plants). We have parts that start in one facility, have an operation performed to them, they are shipped to another facility for additional operations, then are shipped out the customer. The way it was explained to us, is that there should be a shop order created for that operation in plant A, that shop order closes, the parts are shipped to plant B, and a Shop Order in plant B finishes the operations to that part. From what I understand, that is accomplished through distribution orders and the Planning Network MRP. We were told this was the only way to have costs allocated properly (labor, sales, etc.) as well as achieve a plant-level P&L. I hope that is correct...
I am attempting to create the scenario you described above and I’m unsure of one item. If I am producing a part that has a stamping operation at my primary site, and then it will be shipped to our other facility for a welding operation, how do I represent that in the estimate? I do not see where I can add operations for the remote site work. Thank you!
Thank you very much for the detailed response. This answers my question!
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