| # Benefits of the Assembly Control module Assembly Control overview Use the Assembly Control (ASC) module to schedule and control assembly orders. Assembly control can be used in high-volume and low-volume environments. You can select a line station or order based processing at the time of implementation, based on your requirements. System performance is enhanced, and the data storage capacity is reduced through the use of the following: Line-station based transaction handling. Transactions are carried out by period. Line-station variants. Orders are stored by common variants rather than individually. The functionality of Assembly Control can be roughly divided into the following sections: Sequencing. The assembly orders can be remixed and scheduled by Assembly Control. Dispatching. Material requirements are dispatched to the shop floor or to a supplier, and work instructions can be printed. Many of these processes are run by process triggers. Monitoring. Events are reported to LN in order to continue the assembly process using real-time activities. Costing. Most of the financial calculations are carried out outside the scope of Assembly Control. Cost components can be defined on either a detailed or aggregated level, or a combination of the two. The Assembly Control (ASC) module can support the following concepts: Optimization The optimization of the sequence on which the orders are assembled. Different cycle times Different shifts for the assembly lines with each operating at different line speeds called cycle times. For more information, refer to cycle time. Partial freeze You can change the specifics of the ordered item, even when assembly of that item has already started. For more information, refer to freeze. Multicompany and multisite Enterprises today have multisite assembly structure, often across the nations. The Assembly Control solution supports assembly processes in multisite environments. Using the process-triggered workflow to reduce manual inputs The assembly the products must proceed in the optimal fashion, aided by an information system. In a flow-oriented assembly environment, progresses are highly predictable. The Assembly Control module requires minimal user input. Predictable tasks are automated using Process Triggering, which reduces non-value added tasks and increases efficiency levels. Bar code techniques Printing and reading information using bar codes, reducing manual inputs, and increasing efficiency and accuracy. Just-in-Time techniques The demand and supply of the material, that is JIT item, to the assembly line is synchronised to the last minute. LN Assembly Control supports the JIT techniques by a wide range of supply methods and supply optimization methods. Collaboration with external suppliers LN Assembly Control supports the delivery of goods by an external supplier; directly to assembly Line, at the correct time, to the correct place, in the correct order ( supply in line sequence), using purchase schedules and EDI.) Efficient costing techniques Line-station-based costing, Hours and Materials Back Flushing per line station or segment of the line instead of per order, which reduces system overhead and improves performance. For more information, refer to Assembly order costing. High volumes Assembly environments often deal with high volumes of complex configurations and related execution orders. The LN Assembly Control (ASC) solution supports high-volume assembly environments from a functional perspective and a performance perspective. After Sales Service Unique serial numbers can be generated for every end item and assembly part, for example, the VIN number. Existing standards and legal formats can be supported. As Built information is collected when the product is assembled to support the process of lifecycle management. |