ERP Integration

💬 In Plain Words: Master data is the master instruction book for your Manufacturing Execution System (MES). Before a single machine turns on, this data tells the MES exactly what product is being made, the specific materials allowed, the exact recipe to follow, and the mandatory quality checks required. ⚡ 1-Minute Summary Master data dictates the products, materials, recipes, equipment, and rules your MES uses during the manufacturing process. Flawed master data guarantees flawed manufacturing decisions. Throughout this guide, we will use a hypothetical pharmaceutical batch— B10025 —as our running example to see how data drives real-world production. 🔑 Key Points Foundation First: Master data defines the "what" and "how" of manufacturing. Strict Version Control: MES must only execute using officially approved data versions. Clear Data Ownership: Define the boundaries between ERP (business data)...

⚡ 1-Minute Summary A production or process order is the official factory command to manufacture a set amount of a specific product. The ERP system generates the business demand, while the MES translates that demand into executable tasks on the shop floor. An order links the product, batch ID, volume, Bill of Materials ( BOM ), recipe, scheduling dates, and targeted equipment. Released means the order is cleared for execution. Started means physical manufacturing is underway. The MES captures actual real-world results and feeds material consumption and completion data back to the ERP. We will use Batch B10025 as our running example throughout this guide. Topic Map MANUFACTURING ORDER | +-- Business Need | +-- Product | +-- Quantity | +-- Due Date | +-- Order Definition | +-- Batch B10025 | +-- BOM (Bill of Materials) | +-- Recipe / Routing | +-- Planned Line / Area | +-- Order Status Lifecycle | ...