Multi-Level Production Planning — Peacksoft ERP

Upload multi-level BOMs, run batch scheduling at any BOM level, enforce parent–child dependencies, and automatically allocate machines, labour and routing jobs — all from one unified planning engine.

Why Multi-Level Production Planning?

Complex assemblies require planning that understands hierarchical product structures. Multi-level production planning lets you schedule, track and control parent work orders together with their nested sub work orders — ensuring accurate material flow, realistic lead times and reliable delivery commitments.

1. Upload Multi-Level BOM
2. Select BOM Level for Batch
3. Create Sub Work Orders
4. Auto-allocate Machines & Labour
5. Route Job Creation & Schedule

Core Capabilities

Multi-Level BOM Upload

Upload eBOM/mBOM spreadsheets or CAD-extracted BOMs. Peacksoft supports N-level hierarchies, effective-dates, part revisions and phantom items so your product structure exactly matches engineering and manufacturing views.

Batch Scheduling at Chosen BOM Level

Pick a BOM level (e.g., level-2 sub-assemblies) and bulk-generate part work orders for all items at that level. Batch mode lets you form production groups to improve efficiency and reduce setup time.

Parent/Sub-Order Dependency Checks

The engine enforces dependencies: a parent work order's release or completion date is validated against its child/sub work orders. If a sub work order is delayed, the parent schedule is automatically recomputed or flagged for replanning.

Automatic Machine & Labour Allocation

Machine master and labour master information (capacity, skills, shift, maintenance windows) are used to auto-assign the best-fit machine and crew for each operation — reducing manual planning and avoiding resource conflicts.

Routing-based Job Creation

Routing templates drive precise job creation. Each work order generates operation-level jobs (with set-up, run-time, and tooling) linked to BOM items and assigned to specific work centers and shifts.

Dynamic Rescheduling & What-If Planning

Planners can run what-if scenarios, freeze a plan, or dynamically reschedule affected orders when capacity or materials change — the system recalculates dependent work orders and notifies stakeholders.

How It Works — Typical Flow

  1. Import BOM: Upload multi-level BOM (Excel/CSV/CAD export) and validate part masters, categories, and revisions.
  2. Choose Planning Level: Select the BOM level to execute batch scheduling (e.g., all level-3 sub-assemblies for next fortnight).
  3. Explode & Create Work Orders: System explodes selected BOMs into part work orders (parent and necessary child orders) with planned quantities.
  4. Routing & Jobs: For each work order, routing is applied to create operation jobs with estimated setup and runtime.
  5. Auto Allocation: Allocate machines and labour based on capability, availability, and shift rules — flag conflicts for planner review.
  6. Dependency Check: Validate parent delivery vs child completion dates; if mismatch, compute adjusted parent dates or enqueue priority actions.
  7. Finalize Schedule: Confirm batch schedule — generate WOs, material pick lists, and job cards for the shop floor.

Planner Controls & Alerts

  • Manual override: Planners can reassign resources, split batches, or delay operations with automatic downstream impact analysis.
  • Priority handling: Urgent orders can preempt lower-priority batches using sequenced backfill and capacity rebalancing.
  • Conflict detection: Real-time alerts for resource overbooking, material shortages, or maintenance clashes.
  • Notifications: Email or in-app notifications to procurement, shop-supervisors and project managers for critical schedule changes.

Integration Points

  • BOM & CAD systems: Import connectors (Excel template, CSV, or REST API integration with PLM/CAD systems).
  • Inventory & MRP: MPS-driven work orders feed into MRP to trigger material reservations and purchase requisitions.
  • Maintenance: Sync with planned maintenance windows to avoid scheduling jobs on unavailable machines.
  • HR & Timekeeping: Labour allocation integrates with shift rosters and time attendance for true capacity visibility.
  • Shop-floor Execution: Job dispatch, barcode/WMS pick lists, and realtime job status updates feed back into the schedule engine.

Business Benefits

  • Faster ramp-up of multi-level assemblies with less manual scheduling effort.
  • Reduced lead time through intelligent batch grouping and resource optimization.
  • Lower WIP and inventory carrying cost by aligning sub work order completion precisely with parent needs.
  • Fewer production bottlenecks thanks to capacity-aware scheduling and dependency enforcement.
  • Better traceability — every finished good maps to its multi-level work order lineage for audits and quality.

Example Planner Rule Snippets

// Example rule: allocate first available machine with required capability for each operation: machines = findMachines(capability=operation.skill, availableBetween=start,end) assign machine with earliest free slot // Example dependency check: if (child.complete_date > parent.promised_date) { parent.status = "At Risk"; notify(planner, procurement, production_manager); propose new_parent_date = max(parent.date, max(child.complete_dates)+buffer); }

These are representative pseudocode snippets to illustrate how the planner engine can auto-allocate resources and detect schedule risks.

Ready-to-Use Templates & Automation

  • Predefined routing templates for common product families
  • Batch template scheduler — save recurrent batch rules and reuse
  • Auto-generated pick lists and job cards when schedule is confirmed
  • Work order lifecycle tracking: Scheduled → Released → In Progress → Completed → Closed
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