Working in Normal Mode

Normal mode segregates data collection by type and enters historical data into date fields. Each Normal Mode tab displays information about the operation and data being entered.

NetSuite lets you assign an alternate Units of Measure to assemblies and work orders. The system automatically converts units back to base units for transaction processing.

To enter material issue, labor, downtime, scrap, and production in normal mode:

Click the Material Issue tab.
1. Tap List to select an Item:
  - Description – Automatically populates with an item description
  - Lot/Serial – Displays when the selected item has a lot/serial number
    
    After you enter data, the tablet reviews the available quantity and then filters the bin list to display items with the lot number.
  - Bin – Displays when the selected item has Use Bins enabled.
    
    If bin is entered before Lot, the lot selection filters to display only items in the bin.
2. Enter the Quantity to be issued.
  
  An error appears when the issued quantity is more than the available bin quantity.
3. Tap Save.
On the Labor tab, select the Start and End Date.
1. Enter start and end Times in the HH:MM (24 hour) format. For example, enter 14:00 instead of 2:00 p.m.
  
  The read-only Duration field automatically populates.
2. Tap List to select a Labor Type.
  
  Labor types for the location you are entering information for display.
  
  Note:
  The values for these fields are determined by customer configuration and can differ from the displayed examples.
3. Tap List to select a Labor Code (planning skill code).
4. In the Count field, enter the number of labor resources.
5. (Optional) Select the Asset.
  
  Only displays assets assigned to the manufacturing work bench for the item being produced and the operation being reported on are displayed.
6. (Optional) Select the Employee name from the list.
7. Tap OK.
8. Tap Save.
  
  Tap Continue to enter more information.
  
  The labor record is posted after production results are entered. Administrative settings must be enabled to use labor on transactions. Reported labor is available for operational reporting.
On the Downtime tab, select the Start and End Date.

Current date is the default.
1. Enter start and end Time in the HH:MM (24 hour) format. For example, enter 14:00 instead of 2:00 p.m.
  
  The read-only Duration (Minutes) field automatically populates.
2. Select a Downtime Category.
  
  For example, mechanical, planned, setup, or test.
  
  Note:
  The values for these fields are determined by customer configuration and can differ from the displayed examples.
3. Select a Downtime Reason.
  
  For example, color change or setup.
4. (Optional) Select the Asset.
  
  Displays only assets assigned to the manufacturing work bench for the item being produced.
5. (Optional) Select the Employee name from the list.
6. Tap OK.
7. Tap Save.
  
  Tap Continue to enter more information.
  
  The downtime record is posted after production results are entered. Administrative settings must be enabled to use downtime to influence transaction run times. Reported downtime is available for operational reporting.
On the Scrap tab, select the Start Date.

Current date is the default.
1. Enter the start Time in the HH:MM format.
2. Enter the scrap Quantity.
3. Enter a scrap Category.
  
  For example, color, appearance, or length.
4. Enter a scrap Reason.
  
  For example, too long or too short.
  
  Note:
  The values for these fields are determined by customer configuration and can differ from the displayed examples.
5. (Optional) Select the Asset. For example, Saw 1.
  
  Displays only assets assigned to the Manufacturing Work Bench for the item being produced.
6. (Optional) Select the Employee name from the List.
7. Tap OK.
8. Tap Save.
  
  Tap Continue to enter more information.
  
  The scrap record is posted after production results are entered. Administrative settings must be enabled to use scrap to influence completion or material issuance transactions. Reported scrap is available for operational reporting.
On the Production tab, select the Start and End Date.

Current date is the default.
1. Enter the start and end Time in the HH:MM (24 hour) format. For example, enter 14:00 instead of 2:00 p.m.
2. Enter the item Lot/Serial number.
  
  This field is displayed when the assembly item is defined as lot or serial. The Lot/Serial field cannot contain spaces.
  
  Note:
  This field is displayed for non Lot Controlled/Serialized Assembly items.
3. Enter the Quantity.
  
  If the item is serialized, the quantity must be 1.
4. (Optional) Select the Asset. For example, Saw 1.
  
  Only assets assigned to the manufacturing work bench for the item being produced are displayed.
5. (Optional) Select the Employee name from the list.
6. Tap OK.
7. Tap Save.

To enter material issue, labor, downtime, scrap, and production in normal mode:

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