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A Packout step is typically used as the final operation in a process flow to facilitate the packing of finished products into boxes for shipping. A Packout step includes validation options to ensure all assemblies and sub-assemblies being packaged have passed all required operations and contain no open defect indictments.
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For additional information related to packout operations and steps, see Packout.
Create a Packout step
After you create a packout operation, you need to configure a packout step. When you add a Packout step to the operation, it "builds itself" as you define the box to use and the inventory items to be packed in the box.
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Log into the NPI client application.
Open a new process definition and create a new operation. (See Add a new operation to a process flow
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for more information.)
Double-click the operation to open it for editing.
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the Add
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under Step List
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in the Process tree, then
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select Packout Step.
Double-click the Packout step to open
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the Settings
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dialog.
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Use the following tables to make your selections for the step in the Settings dialog.
When you're finished making selections for the step,
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select OK
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to confirm your choices.
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Settings dialog - Basics tab
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Name | The name of the step.
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Operator Interface Template | The Operator Interface template to apply to the step. |
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Assigned Workstation | The assigned workstation where the step and activities will be performed by a shop floor operator. See Create a factory and set up factory resources for more information. |
Any Order Mode (Activities can be viewed in any order) | All the activities associated with the step may be viewed in any order. |
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Activities may be executed without starting a unit | Any activities associated with the step may be executed by a shop floor operator without first scanning or entering the UID to start the unit in production. |
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Activity Completion Acknowledgement | Add Acknowledgement to: |
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The shop floor operator must acknowledge completion |
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the First Activity, or |
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the Last Activity |
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Settings dialog - Packout Settings tab
The Packout Settings tab allows you to select inventory items to be packed, specify a box type for packing, select a label template to use for packing, include a parts list if desired, and specify other packout-related options.
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Box Type | Use the Box Type drop-down under Packout By to select the desired box type for packing items. (See Create a box and add it to inventory for more information.) |
Add Packing Items |
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Note Notice that two new activities in the Step List on the left side of the Process Definition window are created automatically: one to instruct the operator to retrieve the appropriate Box type from inventory, the other detailing the assembly to be packed in the box. As additional inventory items are added to the packing list, new activities are generated automatically.
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Packing List | On |
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tab under Packing List, there are some columns of data that you can adjust as needed for your packing list. (Some columns such |
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as Name, Description, and Unit of Issue are informational only and cannot be changed.)
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Any Order packing mode is selected, the Verification Mode for all packing items is fixed to Scan UID.
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In Production, when packout is being performed and the Has No Unresolved Symptoms validation check fails, the operator will see an error message.
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In Production, when packout is being performed and the Has No Unresolved Defects validation check fails, the operator will see an error message.
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Label Template | Use the drop-down to select the desired shipping label for the box (this requires that the desired label template is already defined in the Labels area of NPI). Use the Add |
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Allow Supervisory Override for Incomplete Boxes - When selected, supervisor approval is required for any incomplete boxes.
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Only items of the Report type are returned in the selected output type format. The returned reports are printed on a local printer automatically. The printer can also be selected in the Activity Work Area in Production, so if multiple printers are installed, the shop floor operator can select a specific printer to use. |
Settings dialog - Option Codes tab
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Option Codes | Displays a list of available option codes. |
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Assigned Option Codes | Displays the option codes assigned to this step. |
Use Logical Expression | Select the Use Logical Expression |
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