Once a plant starts using the SAP QM Module, the next step is to leverage on the new capability to determine when each new lot will be available (=released from QC).
This also allows SAP (and especially ATP) to prevent a lot to ship while it is in QI.
It furthermore allows SAP (and especially ATP) to determine if a specific lot can ship at a given date.
In order to achieve this, the Lab reviews their statistics and establishes the expected QC completion duration, which goes into SAP.
Now, in order to determine the QC Time, Average Inspection Time, and QC Lag Adjustment, first determine what material flow applies:
- Scenario A: Lot is received in inventory, then ships from the plant to final customer. All happening from within the production plant.
- Scenario B: Lot is received in inventory, then is pushed to the warehouse once released from QC. Once it arrives at the warehouse, it can ship to final customers.
- Scenario C: Lot is received in inventory, then is pushed to the warehouse right away, that is, before QC release. It is received at the warehouse in QC status. It will ship to final customers once released from QC.
In addition, keep in mind that these various parameters will only apply during specific events of the life of a lot. Namely:
| Applies before the lot is produced | Applies after goods receipt in inventory |
|---|---|
Picaso QC Lag (and Lag Adjustment) GRPT | Average Inspection Duration |
Here is what is going on in Picaso and SAP:
Before the Goods receipt (Planning phase)
Step-by-step guide
Now, in order to determine the QC Time, Average Inspection Time, and QC Lag Adjustment, first determine what material flow applies:
Average Inspection Duration GRPT Picaso QC Lag Picaso Schedule Upload Lag Adjustment any additional step? Scenario A as per Lab determination N/A Same as Av.Ins.Duration N/A nope, you're good to go. Scenario C see below yes, see below - Scenario A:
- Scenario B: Lot is received in inventory, then is pushed to the warehouse once released from QC. Once it arrives at the warehouse, it can ship to final customers (usually not efficient, therefore will not be documented here)
- Scenario C: Lot is received in inventory, then is pushed to the warehouse right away, that is, before QC release. It is received at the warehouse in QC status. It will ship to final customers once released from QC.