Method for processing order changes in a manufacturing system
US6772028B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 26, 2003 |
| Grant date | Aug 3, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 26, 2023 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02P90/02
- WIPO fieldIT methods for management
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method for performing a synchronized order change in a manufacturing process is provided. An order is associated with an order number and a work in process (WIP) number, which identifies a physical lot corresponding to the order. The synchronized order change maintains a relationship between the order number and the WIP number while making the change. This avoids the need to scrap lots that are no longer associated with an order number and prevents holds from being placed on incorrect lots.
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