| # Repetitive (MRT) This typology is used for largely varying operation times and is also used in case of more standardized routings. Large buffers may be required due to these largely varying operations. Repetitive manufacturing is usually used for production in relatively large quantities. Production orders are managed by means of production schedules. Items controlled by RPT schedules are reported by scheduling area and item. Machine and work center utilization can be evaluated for these schedules. Processes in some production environments are repetitive. Various orders for the same item are grouped and produced in a single production run. Production takes place in cycles, except for FAS items. Production orders are planned based on capacity of bottleneck work centers that control the production rate. The Planning RPT module assumes that the production line contains no shared work centers. Backward scheduling occurs before the bottleneck and forward scheduling occurs after the bottleneck. RPT contains no functionality to optimize changeover times. You can only use The RPT module in case of infinite planning. |