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The basic difference in Process and Discrete Manufacturing is that in Process Mfg. the final product cannot be broken down into the
ingredients that have been used to make the product whereas in Discrete Mfg. the final product can be broken down into subassemblies and
further into parts
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Process manufacturing is distinguished by a production approach that has minimal interruptions in actual processing in any one production
run, or between production runs of similar products. This approach produces multiple unique products in relatively small batches flowing
through different production operations throughout the factory.
They typically follows a Process Layout.
They are normally producing a Product that is "Homogeneous" and equally divided for the convenience of packaging.
Typical examples are Food, pharmaceutical and other batched-based manufacturers such as refineries, wineries, etc. .
: Sponge iron, pig iron and scrap ferrous material, various alloys.
Raw material is melted and alloys added to achieve the aim chemistry to produce 'Heats' and then continuous casting is done to form
blooms/billets. Blooms/billets are converted to rolled and turned products
Discrete manufacturing is distinguished by the production of distinct items that use bills of material and routings to determine costs and
lead times.
Examples: Automobile manufacturing, computer manufacturing, dishwasher and washing machine manufacturing, etc .
Typically they follows either a Product, Process or a Combination Layout these layouts can be understood like:
Product Layout - Processes come to the product . typical example are Ship Building, Car Assembly Line, PC's, etc.
Process Layout - Products go to Process areas Typical Example are Cabinets and Casings, Sub-assemblies, Rubber Mixing, etc.
Is normally a Product that is "Built Up" from components or sub-assemblies.
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Oracle EBS Key Business Flows that drives the Solutions to the Business
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Modules
Scope
Concept to Release
Plan
Forecast to Plan
Plan
Purchasing, Inventory,
Payables, Cash Management,
General ledger, Fixed Assets
Procure to Pay
Source
Plan to Replenish
Plan
Demand to Build
Make
Inventory to Fulfillment
Make / Source
Campaign to Order
Market /Sell
Click to Order
Sell
Order to Cash
Sell
Contract to Renewal
Support
Request to Resolution
Support
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Phases
An AIM project is conducted in phases that provide quality and control checkpoints to co-ordinate project activities that have a common
goal. During a project phase, your project team will be executing tasks from several processes. A brief description of the AIM processes are
given below:
1. Definition: This consist of review the organization's business objectives, evaluate the feasibility of meeting those objectives under time,
resource, and budget constraints. Moreover this can be best consider as SOW(statement of work) preparation phase.
2. Operations Analysis: During Operations Analysis, the project team develops Business Requirements Scenarios based on deliverables from
Definition that are used to assess the level of fit between the business requirements and standard application functionality. Gaps are
identified and corresponding solutions developed. The analysis results in a proposal for conducting business operations under the envisioned
application technical architecture. Solutions for gaps evolve into detailed designs during Solution Design.
3. Solution Design: The purpose of Solution Design is to develop the detailed designs for the optimal solutions to meet the future business
requirements. During this phase, project team members create detailed narratives of process solutions developed during Operations
Analysis. Supporting business requirements may require building application extensions to standard features; several alternative solutions
may have been defined during Operations Analysis. The project team carefully scrutinizes these solutions and chooses the most cost
effective alternatives.
4. Build: The coding and testing of all customizations and other custom software including enhancements, data conversions, and interfaces is
done during Build. Policy and procedure changes relating to business process modifications are developed. Business system testing is
performed to validate that the developed solutions meet business requirements. If customizations, extensions, or conversions are not
required, Build is still important because it includes the business system test, which is commonly conducted as a formal conference room
pilot. The business system test validates the solutions and is performed in an environment that closely resembles production.
5. Transition: During Transition, the project team deploys the finished solution into the organization. All the elements of the implementation
must come together to transition successfully to actual production. The project team trains the end users while the technical team
configures the production environment and converts data. Transition ends with the cutover to production, when end users start performing
their job duties using the new system.
6.Production: Production begins immediately with the production cutover. It marks the last phase of the implementation, and the beginning
of the system support cycle. Included in this final phase is a series of refinements and performance measurement steps. The in houes MIS/IT
Department personnel work quickly to stabilize the system and begin regular maintenance. They will provide the ongoing support to the
organization for the remaining life of the system. During Production, you compare actual results to project objectives.
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Online References
1. http://www.oracleappshub.com/beginner/discrete-process-manufacturing-in-erp/>
2. http://oracle.ittoolbox.com/groups/technical-functional/oracle-apps-l/r12-opm-implementationsteel-industry-1798136
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http://www.oracleappshub.com/ebs-suite/technical/functional/supply-chain-management-scm-techno-functional-guide
https://oracleebspakistan.wordpress.com/2008/11/06/oracle-key-business-flows/
www.trutek.com
http://www.oracleappshub.com/methodology/oracles-application-implementation-methodology-aim-part
Abbreviations
Abbreviation Description
Remarks
EBS
E-Business Suite
RCD
OPM
ODM
GMD
Formulation, Recipe includes Plant and Laboratory (Research and Development) Formulas
GME
Process Execution involves creation of Batches (Production Orders, Documents) where Final
Product is created from the Raw Material Ingredients
GMP
GMF
OPM Financials
Products produced are Costed using Standard, Actual and Lot Costing methods
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QM
Quality Management
Oracle Quality includes Incoming Inspection, In-process Inspection and Final Inspection
BYP
Byproducts
Used in Formulations in GMD basically are Wastes. Inventory it is one of the Item Types
INT
Intermediates
Used in Formulations in GMD basically are Semi Finished Components still Saleable and
further manufacturable . Inventory it is one of the Item Types
ING
Ingredients
Used in Formulations in GMD basically are Raw Materials. Inventory it is one of the Item
Types
FG
Finished Goods
Used in Formulations in GMD basically are Saleable Finished Goods. Inventory it is one of
the Item Types
OM
Order Management
PO
Purchasing
INV
Inventory
ASCP
MRP
MES
AIM
Application Implementation
Methodology
Adopted for Project Management in Oracle EBS during different Phases of the project
ATO
Assemble To Order
PTO
Pick To Order
MTO
Make to Order
MTS
Make to Stock
BUSINESS
Drop Ship
Drop Shipment
Drop Shipment Order fulfillment , No Shipping, Direct Material Deliver from Vendor
MSDS
OSHAS
TPM
TQM
QMS
INDUSTRIAL
Your Questions
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What is the Difference between Discrete Manufacturing (ODM) and Process Manufacturing (OPM) ?
Few Important Features that Oracle EBS R12 supports for OPM ?
What Oracle Modules are Integrated with Oracle Process Manufacturing (OPM) to meet the Business Needs?
What is the Basic Business flow (End to End ) of Oracle Process Manufacturing as per Oracle Standard Functionality ?
What basic things should I be knowing before joining a Project assignment as an Oracle Apps Functional Consultant , getting into any
of the Industries?
6. Certainly documentations are deliverables for my Oracle EBS Implementations, how do I maintain my Confidentiality , Accessibi lity and
Integrity with the Clients?
7. Are there any opportunities to have Industrial Visit 2-3 days in this Oracle Apps Profession?
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