Lot Size Field, Item Table

Specifies how many units of the item are processed in one production operation by default.

You can modify the lot size on individual routing lines or on individual production order routing lines (operations).

Additional Information

The lot size modifies the run time that you enter on routing lines by multiplying the value in the Run Time field with the lot size to reflect that it takes, for example, twice the time to process two pieces per operation.

Note

Note that, although it is not a productive time element, the value in the Setup Time field on routing lines is also multiplied by the lot size.

If the item routing includes fixed costs such as setup time, then the value in this field is used to calculate the standard cost price and distribute the fixed costs of manufacturing the item.

To limit the amount of planning suggestions for insignificant changes to existing orders, use the Default Dampener Quantity field, which is a percentage of the lot size.

Tip

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Parent Tables

Table	Location
Item Table	Inventory

See Also

Reference

Item Card

Other Resources

Lot Size
Run Time
Setup Time
Default Dampener Quantity
Purpose of the Routings
How to: Create Routings