1 Introduction to JD Edwards EnterpriseOne Configurator

This chapter contains the following topics:

1.1 JD Edwards EnterpriseOne Configurator Overview

Configurator is a tool that automates the selection and configuration of highly complex products. Highly complex products have related features and options. A relationship results when an association or correlation between the features and options or associated parts exists within its subassemblies. Configurator enables a manufacturer to configure its existing product to the detailed and specific requests of its customers. Configurator also guides users in the creation of configured end-item product through product definition (features and options), rules, and calculations. The result is a valid, highly configured product.

1.2 JD Edwards EnterpriseOne Configurator Integrations

JD Edwards EnterpriseOne Configurator from Oracle works with other JD Edwards EnterpriseOne applications to ensure that all information is fully integrated into supply chain management. The configurator is a business enabler for configuring manufactured and assembled end-item products. It is a front-office-to-back-office product. The JD Edwards EnterpriseOne Configurator features seamless integration with these Oracle products: JD Edwards EnterpriseOne Inventory Management, JD Edwards EnterpriseOne Sales Order Management, JD Edwards EnterpriseOne Procurement, JD Edwards EnterpriseOne Manufacturing, and JD Edwards EnterpriseOne Distribution systems. In its simplest form, it integrates sales with manufacturing—from entering the sales order to generating the work order to shipping the product to the customer.

1.2.1 JD Edwards EnterpriseOne Inventory Management

The JD Edwards EnterpriseOne Inventory Management system stores item information, sales and purchasing costs, and quantities that are available by location. You use JD Edwards EnterpriseOne Inventory Management to set up item information for configured items and their components, and configured subassemblies. Programs in JD Edwards EnterpriseOne Inventory Management define the configured item information, such as how the item is identified and stocked.

1.2.2 JD Edwards EnterpriseOne Product Data Management

The JD Edwards EnterpriseOne Product Data Management (PDM) system from Oracle enables you to organize and maintain information about each item that you manufacture. JD Edwards EnterpriseOne Configurator further defines the relationship between items and how they can be manufactured.

1.2.3 JD Edwards EnterpriseOne Shop Floor Management

The JD Edwards EnterpriseOne Shop Floor Management (SFM) system from Oracle enables you to control the flow of materials inside the plant by managing and tracking manufacturing work orders. It provides an effective way to maintain and communicate information that the system requires to complete production requests.

JD Edwards EnterpriseOne Configurator integrates with JD Edwards EnterpriseOne SFM to manage the work orders for configured items. However, before you can process work orders for configured items, you must enter business-specific information in the Shop Floor programs within the JD Edwards EnterpriseOne Manufacturing system.

1.2.4 JD Edwards EnterpriseOne Sales Order Management

The JD Edwards EnterpriseOne Sales Order Management system controls all aspects of processing sales orders. JD Edwards EnterpriseOne Configurator works with the JD Edwards EnterpriseOne Sales Order Management system to configure the way that you enter and process sales orders for configured items.

1.2.5 JD Edwards EnterpriseOne Procurement

The JD Edwards EnterpriseOne Procurement system controls all aspects of purchasing activities. JD Edwards EnterpriseOne Configurator works with JD Edwards EnterpriseOne Procurement to configure the way that you enter and process purchase orders for configured items.

1.2.6 JD Edwards EnterpriseOne Work Order Management

The JD Edwards EnterpriseOne Work Order Management system from Oracle controls the processing of work orders. JD Edwards EnterpriseOne Configurator works with JD Edwards EnterpriseOne Work Order Management to configure the way that you enter and process work orders for configured items.

1.2.7 JD Edwards EnterpriseOne Engineer to Order

The JD Edwards EnterpriseOne Engineer to Order (ETO) system from Oracle controls all aspects of project management, primarily in an engineer-to-order (ETO) environment. JD Edwards EnterpriseOne Configurator works with JD Edwards EnterpriseOne ETO to configure the way that you enter and process various order types for configured items, which are part of a project.

1.3 JD Edwards EnterpriseOne Configurator Implementation

This section provides an overview of the steps that are required to implement the JD Edwards EnterpriseOne Configurator system.

In the planning phase of the implementation, take advantage of all JD Edwards EnterpriseOne sources of information, including the installation guides and troubleshooting information.

When determining which electronic software updates (ESUs) to install for JD Edwards EnterpriseOne Configurator, use the EnterpriseOne and World Change Assistant. EnterpriseOne and World Change Assistant, a Java-based tool, reduces the time required to search and download ESUs by 75 percent or more and enables you to install multiple ESUs at one time.

See JD Edwards EnterpriseOne Tools Software Updates Guide.

1.3.1 Global Implementation Steps

This table lists the suggested global implementation steps for the JD Edwards EnterpriseOne Configurator system:

1.3.2 Configurator Implementation Steps

This table lists the suggested application-specific implementation steps for JD Edwards EnterpriseOne Configurator: