Activity Master

Module Guide: Activity Master

Module Location

Settings > Production > Activity Master

Module Purpose

The Activity Master module is used to define every standard step or stage in the production process flow. Each "activity" created here represents a specific operation (e.g., "Biscuit Activity," "Cream Activity," "Formulation Activity"). This data forms the basic building blocks for creating the Bill of Materials (BOM) and Routing (production process flow).

1. Main View (Activity List)

The main page displays a list of all standard activities or operations defined in the system.

View Explanation

• Filter: Allows searching for a specific activity by Activity Name.

• Activity List Table:

  • Activity Name: A descriptive name of the production operation (e.g., Biscuit Activity, Cream Activity).

  • Duration: Shows the standard duration required to complete the activity. A value of 0 is likely a default before being further set in the routing.

  • Description: A brief explanation of what is done in the activity.

• Action Buttons:

  • Add: Opens the form to create a new activity.

  • Delete: Deletes the selected activity from the master.

2. Add Activity Master Page

This simple form is used to register a new production operation or activity.

View Explanation

• Activity Name: Field to enter a unique name for the activity (e.g., "Packing Process").

• Duration: Field to enter the standard duration. The time unit (minutes/hours) is usually determined in a broader context. A "Seconds" option is also available.

• Description: A text area for providing a more detailed explanation about the activity.

• Action Buttons: Save to save the new activity and Cancel to return.

3. Steps to Create a New Activity

1. From the main page, click the Add button.

2. On the Add page, fill in the Activity Name (e.g., "Final Quality Inspection").

3. Specify the standard Duration if available.

4. Provide a brief Description.

5. Click Save.

4. Integrated Workflow & Business Process

• Core Component of Routing: Activities defined here are the main components of Routing (or Process Flow). A Routing to make a finished product will consist of a sequence of these activities. Example Routing for "Cream Biscuit":

  • Formulation Activity (Duration: 30 minutes)

  • Mixer Activity (Duration: 60 minutes)

  • Biscuit Activity (baking) (Duration: 120 minutes)

  • Cream Activity (filling) (Duration: 45 minutes)

  • Packing Activity (Duration: 90 minutes)

• Basis for Scheduling and Cost Calculation:

  • Scheduling: When a Work Order is created, the system will read the product's Routing and sum the durations of all its activities to determine the total production time.

  • Cost Accounting: Each activity in the Routing will be linked to a work center (machines and/or labor groups). The system will use the activity duration to allocate machine costs (from Machine Master) and labor costs (from Factory Labor Master) into production costs.

5. Tips & Important Notes

• Define activities at a level of detail sufficient to allow accurate tracking of costs and time, but not so detailed as to be unmanageable.

• Activity names should be clear, standardized, and easily understood by production and planning teams.

• This module is one of the most fundamental production master data modules. Its management should be done by the Process Engineering team or PPIC (Production Planning and Inventory Control) that designs the production process flow.