| # Workload control, production volumes vs. values The workload control planning method can operate in two ways: Based on production volumes (quantities) Based on the value of production volumes The way the planning process operates is determined by the values of the Consider Material Costs and Consider Production Costs check boxes in the Work Load Control Parameters (cpwlc2101m000) session. The performance indicators in the Work Load Control Performance Indicators (cpwlc2520m000) session are displayed accordingly. Production volumes If the Consider Material Costs and Consider Production Costs check boxes are both cleared, ERP LN plans in terms of volumes. Whenever the production plan must be changed because of constraints, ERP LN minimizes the changes in terms of the total quantity produced ahead or behind schedule. Production value If at least one of the Consider Material Costs or Consider Production Costs check boxes is selected, ERP LN will plan in terms of value. If the production plan must be changed because of constraints, ERP LN minimizes the changes in terms of the total value of the items that are produced later or earlier. The production value is defined as:
     Production volume x (Material and/or Production Costs)
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