Hello experts, I'm reaching out for assistance in streamlining my parts receiving process at a food manufacturing plant. Due to a corporate policy, I, as a maintenance supervisor, am responsible for checking in parts instead of my planner/scheduler who orders them. This process using Mp2 Access 2000 version is taking up too much of my time, hindering me from being out on the production floor where I am needed. Let me break down the current procedure for you: 1. Unpack the box and retrieve the packing slip. 2. Search the PO number field in the purchase order window. 3. Click on the "receive" button and enter the quantity for each part. 4. Print the receiver. 5. Access the label printing application through the Reports menu. 6. Manually select each part number for printing labels. 7. The current setting prints 6 labels for every item on the PO regardless of quantity. 8. Print labels on standard address labels, resulting in wasted labels due to flipping the label sheet for each PO. This process seems inefficient and there must be a better solution. My predecessor used a Zebra printer which had its own issues with printing excess labels. Any advice or recommendations would be greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance! Here is a screenshot of my PO screen:
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I am currently using a manual label printing screen to input individual part numbers.
If you're looking to improve efficiency in your parts receiving process, consider upgrading to a Zebra printer for labels instead of using label sheets. While your corporate policy may dictate receiving parts in MP2, you can potentially delegate the label printing task to the planner. To further streamline operations, explore implementing a barcode receiving solution. Keep in mind that this solution may not address the need for printing labels, so it's worth considering separate strategies for label printing.
Are you suggesting the implementation of a barcode system to streamline the process of entering part numbers rather than manually typing them in? This technology can greatly enhance efficiency and accuracy in inventory management.
Is there a method to enable automatic label printing for received items in Mp2 software? Eliminating the need for manual entry of part numbers would greatly streamline the process.
Your difficulties with this process are understandable and it's clear that you need to streamline. To do this, a barcode scanning system might be a beneficial investment. If each part had a barcode, you could simply scan it upon arrival which would automatically update your MP2 system. This would eliminate the need to search for and enter part numbers manually. For label printing, software like Bartender or Label Matrix, which can interface directly with MP2, would allow you to print labels on-demand based on the quantities received. If there's no option to change your company policy (to let planners handle receiving) automation will definitely be your best friend here!
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Answer: Answer: The current process involves unpacking the box, retrieving the packing slip, searching for the PO number, clicking on the "receive" button, entering quantities for each part, printing the receiver, manually selecting part numbers for label printing, and printing labels on standard address labels.
Answer: Answer: The process is time-consuming, hindering the maintenance supervisor from being on the production floor where they are needed. Additionally, the current setting prints 6 labels for every item on the PO regardless of quantity, resulting in wasted labels.
Answer: Answer: The predecessor faced problems with the Zebra printer printing excess labels, which added to the inefficiency of the parts receiving process.
Answer: Answer: Suggestions may include exploring alternative label printing options, redesigning the label printing process to reduce waste, and potentially automating certain steps to streamline the overall procedure.
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