Processing
The processing of seed is a very specific type of primary process. It is a mix of splitting and merging of batches of seed, which can occur at every step in the total process flow. The route a product takes is dependent on the quality specifications and origin of the batch of seed. The processing planning is designed to have the flexibility that is required for managing the routing for a product while still a strict quality protocol can be maintained.
Process planning
The process planning is described in more detail under the planning modules. An extra item is the process simulation via which the effects of extra process assignments can be simulated.
Jobs
The job is created when a route is created for a batch. The job controls the individual process assignments and defines the end date and product to create. Via the job the progress of the assignments can be monitored and the results reviewed.
Process assignments
The process assignment is the real work instruction for a process to be executed. Process assignments are assigned to planners that manage their assignments. The process transfers the input batch(es) into the output batch(es) in any kind of combination. All kinds of processes in the processing of seed are supported with merging and splitting of batches. The process assignment also includes the sample taking (via protocol or ad hoc) and visual inspections that have to be done on the batch. The sample taking can also be moved to a next process in the job. The assignment can be started as soon as the first part of a batch arrives and output can be created continuously, which makes it a very flexible administration.
Machines
The machines used in the processing activities are grouped per process. The capacity can be defined based on the type of product that has to be processed together with other planning items.
