Synchronization

An important step in the engineering process is the synchronization of the engineering BOM from the CAD or PDM application with the production calculation in Isah, if necessary via engineering items. The engineering BOM can be copied in many different ways, but the most common methods are the following:

• Copy the entire engineering BOM with the same structure. The engineering BOM and the production calculation of parts will then be identical.
• Copy the exploded engineering BOM, creating a production file with a flat structure and phantoms.
• Copy those parts of the engineering BOM that contain long lead-time items, to enable the Purchasing and Production departments to start their work on the basis of a production file.
• Merge identical items in the engineering BOM into one production file during the copying operation.