# Workgroup Master

### **Module Guide: Workgroup Master**

#### **Module Location**

#### Settings > Production > Workgroup Master

#### **Module Purpose**

#### The **Workgroup Master** module is used to define functional teams or workgroups on the production floor. Each workgroup represents a labor unit responsible for performing a series of specific production activities. This data forms the foundation for labor capacity planning, scheduling, and most importantly, **direct labor cost** calculation.

### **1. Main View (Workgroup List)**

#### The main page displays a list of all workgroups defined in the system.

#### **View Explanation**

- #### **Filter**: Allows quick searching for a specific workgroup by **Workgroup Master Code**.
- #### **Workgroup Table**:
    
    
    - #### **Workgroup Master Code**: A unique code for each team (e.g., `WGWAFER`, `WGFORMULASI`).
    - #### **Workgroup Name**: A descriptive name for the team (e.g., `WorkGroup Wafer`, `WorkGroup Formulation`).
- #### **Action Buttons**:
    
    
    - #### **Add Workgroup**: Opens the form to create a new workgroup.
    - #### **Delete**: Deletes the selected workgroup.

### **2. Add Workgroup Page**

#### This form is used to register the details of a new team or workgroup.

#### **View Explanation**

- #### **Code & Workgroup Name**: A unique ID and name for the team (e.g., Code: `WG-PACK`, Name: `WorkGroup Packing`).
- #### **Wage / Hour**: A field to enter the **standard labor cost** for the workgroup per hour. This can be the average wage of team members or a predetermined standard rate.
- #### **Account for Direct Labor**: A dropdown to link this workgroup's costs to the appropriate expense account in the Chart of Accounts (COA). This is a crucial field for accounting integration.
- #### **Total Labor**: The total number of personnel or members in the workgroup.

### **3. Steps to Create a New Workgroup**

1. #### From the main page, click the **Add Workgroup** button.
2. #### Fill in the **Code**, **Name**, **Wage / Hour**, and **Total Labor**.
3. #### Select the correct **Account for Direct Labor** from the dropdown. Coordinate with the accounting department for this account selection.
4. #### Click **Save**.
5. #### After the workgroup is created, you can assign individual employees to this group via the **Factory Labor Master** or **Master Section** modules.

### **4. Integrated Workflow & Business Process**

- #### **Definition of Work Center**: This workgroup, often combined with one or more machines (from **Machine Master**), forms a **Work Center** or **Cost Center**. A production **Routing** will specify which activities must be performed at which Work Center.
- #### **Labor Capacity Planning**: The **Total Labor** multiplied by the available working hours provides the total **man-hours** capacity of a group. This information is used by the production planning module to determine whether human resources are sufficient to meet the production schedule.
- #### **Direct Labor Cost Calculation**: This is the most crucial integration.
    
    
    - #### A **Work Order** is scheduled for an activity (from the **Activity Master**) that takes 2 hours.
    - #### The activity is executed by the `WorkGroup Packing`, which has a **Wage / Hour** rate of Rp100,000.
    - #### The system will automatically calculate the direct labor cost as 2 hours x Rp100,000 = Rp200,000.
    - #### This cost of Rp200,000 will be charged to the **Work Order**, and its accounting journal entry will be recorded to the **Account for Direct Labor** specified here.

### **5. Tips & Important Notes**

- #### Ensure the **Wage / Hour** data is always accurate and updated according to the company's cost standards, as this directly impacts the accuracy of the **Cost of Goods Manufactured (COGM)**.
- #### The selection of the **Account for Direct Labor** must be done carefully and coordinated with the accounting team to ensure production costs are reported correctly.
- #### This module is one of the main pillars in modulating production costs. Its management should be a joint responsibility between the Production Manager and the **Cost Controller**.