Generic Components - The Generic Screen is where the formula for each bulk product is defined in the system. The Generic Formula is assigned a code number which can be the same code as the bulk inventory product code.

The Generic formula shows the raw material required and the number of units required to make one unit of product (gallon or pound) for the generic formula. Permanent notes can be included as part of the formula and print whenever a batch sheet for the generic is printed.

The screen also shows associated products with the generic which are the finished good packaging product codes such as drums, pails, etc.

Other features include the ability to view a test print the batch sheet, view Average, Last and Future formula costs, place a generic on hold, as well as viewing the formula in either gallons or pounds. The system can store a customer number which is an important part of our contract blending / packing component of the software.

Packaging Components
The Packaging Components screen is where the packaging components for each product are entered into the system. This is also called the Finished Goods Screen. The finished good code is assigned the finished product code number. The raw materials needed to make one finished product (drum, pail, case) are entered into the Finished Good Formula Screen with quantity of raw materials needed to make the finished good unit. For example, the packaging components to make one finished drum would be one drum, one drum seal, and two labels. These components would be set up as the packaging components required to make 1 unit of product. Notes can be added to the Finished Good Formula and printed will print whenever a Package Order is printed.

Batch Orders - Batch Orders are assigned consecutive numbers by the computer. The steps to enter a Batch Order are as follows:

• Batch / Pack Order Number
• Generic - The generic code.
• Release Number - Purpose for the batch sheet such as stock or an associated sales order number.
• Reference Batch number ( if applicable).
• Order Date - Enter the order date.
• Date Required - Enter the required date
• Tank - Tank location for the batch.
• API - Optional
• Customer Number - Used by contract blenders
• LOT Number if Finished Goods track lot numbers
• Notes - Specific notes for this order
• Print the batch sheet and send it to manufacturing.

Closing the batch sheet - When the Batch is finished and approved by the lab, the batch is closed. Modify the order to enter the number of finished goods manufactured and actual raw materials used. The number of finished goods produced must equal the number of raw materials used.

The offsets are to flush, manufacturing gains and losses. This makes it easier to track production gains and losses. This valuable information will help you improve manufacturing profitability. When the batch sheet sheet is closed, the finished goods and raw materials manufactured and used are added or removed from inventory.

Package Orders - Package Orders are processed in the same way as Batch Orders. Package Orders are sequentially numbered. The Finished Good(s) and quantity to make are entered in the Package Order and the raw materials and quantity needed to make the finished goods are popped into the sceen. Notes pertaining to the specific Package Order can be added. The customer and Lot number can be added. The Package Order is printed and sent to Packaging. When completed,the Package Order is closed by entering the number of finished goods manufactured and the quantity of raw materials used to make the product. The system accommodates both beginning and ending Partial drums, and gains and losses. When closed, inventories are updated for both finished goods and raw materials used.