Add and configure a work center

You can add any number and combination of work centers to any Site folder or Area folder in the plant hierarchy. When you choose the type of work center for any location, match the process type that the location uses.

A work center is an element of the plant hierarchy that represents the location of a process type, the location of a group of equipment, and the location to record the movement of materials. You would typically name a work center with the name of the respective process, such as Stockpile 2, Gear Assembly 3, or Warehouse 4. A work center also specifies how a material lot queues to enter or leave the work center.

Add a work center

1. In Project Explorer, right-click the Site folder or Area folder in which you want to add the work center, point to Add Item, point to Work Centers, and then add the appropriate item depending on your process type:

   • If the location uses the batch process type, click Process Cell. A new work center appears.

   • If the location uses the continuous process type, click Production Unit. A new work center appears.

   • If the location uses the discrete process type, click Production Line. A new work center appears.

   • If the location uses the storage process type, click Storage Zone. A new work center appears.

     

2. Rename the work center with a meaningful name.

3. Configure the properties. For guidance in configuring the properties, see Work center properties.

Related topics

• Add and configure a Site folder

• Add and configure an Area folder

• About work centers