Operation-Level Work Center Override By User

The Operation-Level Work Center Override by User feature enhances manufacturing flexibility by enabling per-user work center assignments at the operation level in the Bill of Materials (BoM).

A new configuration table is added under each operation in the BoM, where specific users (or employees) can be mapped to alternative work centers. When a user creates a Manufacturing Order:

• If the BoM has only one operation, the system checks for a user-specific work center mapping.
• If a mapping is found, the work center for that operation is overridden only on the MO.
• If no mapping is defined, the system falls back to the default work center from the BoM.
• The original BoM remains unchanged, ensuring standardization and audit consistency.

This setup supports decentralized manufacturing environments where users may operate from different locations or machines, optimizing scheduling and resource allocation.

Key Benefits:

• User-Specific Customization: Tailors work centers based on the MO creator without altering core BoM data.
• Operational Flexibility: Supports multi-location or user-based machine assignment.
• Non-Intrusive Override: Applies overrides only at the MO level, maintaining BoM integrity.
• Improved Scheduling: Ensures that work orders are assigned to the correct resources from the start.
• No Data Redundancy: Avoids the need for duplicating BoMs for different user setups.

Example Use Case:

In a multi-plant setup, Operator A is located in Plant 1, and Operator B is in Plant 2. Both use the same BoM for assembling Product X.

When Operator A creates an MO, the system assigns Work Center P1.

When Operator B creates an MO, the system auto-assigns Work Center P2—all without changing the BoM.

Conclusion:

The Operation-Level Work Center Override by User feature provides manufacturers with smarter, user-aware production control. It improves precision, reduces manual edits, and ensures that operations are aligned with the user's working environment—enhancing both efficiency and traceability in the manufacturing process.