Outside Processing Execution
Can I create an Outside Processing Purchase Requisition?
No. An outside processing purchase requisition is an externally managed requisition and you can't create it manually in the Self-Service Procurement pages.
Can I view outside processing purchase requisitions in Self Service Procurement pages?
No. Externally managed requisitions, including outside processing requisitions, aren't visible in the Self-Service Procurement pages. You can view these requisitions in the View Requisition Line task in the Purchasing work area.
Can I change a previously created requisition for outside processing?
No. You can cancel the requisition, but you can't update it. Updates are made directly in the purchase order using the change order operation.
Which calendar is used for scheduling supplier operations?
Supplier operations are scheduled using the plant calendar by considering 24 hour availability within the working days of the calendar. Any shift exceptions defined are ignored while scheduling supplier operations.
Can I group multiple requisition lines in outside processing and create a single purchase order?
Yes. You can configure the Outside Processing Blanket Agreement controls to group requisition lines based on the requested date, ship-to party, and location.
How is the requested delivery date on outside processing purchase documents calculated?
The requested delivery date for supplier operations is calculated while creating and updating the associated purchasing document using the following logic:
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If the supplier operation is the either the first or an intermediate operation of the work order, then the requested delivery date is determined by subtracting the post processing purchase lead time (in days) of the outside processing item from the next operation's start date.
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If the supplier operation is the either the first or an intermediate operation of the work order, then the requested delivery date is determined by subtracting the post processing purchase lead time (in days) of the outside processing item from the next operation's start date.
During the above scenarios, if the calculated requested delivery date is less than the current date, then the requested delivery date is passed as the current date.
In consecutive outside processing, does the first PO contain the second supplier's address as the ship to party?
Yes. The Ship to Party, Ship to Location, and Deliver to Location on the PO cut for the first supplier operation correspond to the supplier that services the next operation in sequence
If the last operation on a work order is processed by a supplier, can the supplier drop ship the goods to a customer?
No. Customer drop ship scenarios aren't supported in outside processing.
Can I modify the seeded shipping documents such as the bill of lading and packing slip?
Yes. You can modify the seeded shipping documents and add or modify the attributes that are exposed in the data model.
Can outside processing be executed in a configure to order environment?
Yes. Supplier operations can be defined either as a mandatory operation or option-dependent operation in an ATO model work definition. If defined as a mandatory operation, then the supplier operation will always be included in the resulting configured item work definition and work order. If it's defined as an option dependent operation, then the supplier operation will be included in the resulting configured item work definition and work order provided that the option associated to the operation is selected by the user. This behavior is the same as an in-house operation.
Is outside processing supported for orderless execution?
No. Outside processing isn't supported for orderless execution. Work definitions with supplier operations aren't displayed while performing an orderless transaction.
How is lot / serial genealogy maintained when goods are shipped to and received back from suppliers?
Shipping and receiving in outside processing are performed using the Outside Processing Service Item, which is a non-transactable item and which can't be a lot and serial controlled. No inventory transactions are generated while shipping the goods or receiving the goods from the supplier and hence no genealogy is maintained.
Is picking supported for shipping of OSP item to supplier?
Picking of the semi-finished assembly (represented by the OSP item) that needs to be shipped to the supplier isn't supported in the OSP flow.
Is there is a standard report in Manufacturing with information of OSP work orders and the Associated PO?
There are no standard reports available in Manufacturing for information on OSP work orders and the operations with ready quantity on dispatch list. But, an OTBI subject area, "Manufacturing - Work Order Performance Real Time" is available to build with fields such as, Supplier, PO Number, PO Status, Received Quantity, Completed Quantity, Received Quantity, and many other fields as required.
How to review and troubleshoot outside processing exceptions in Supply Chain Orchestration?
Supply Chain Orchestration receives and processes supply requests from Manufacturing and orchestrates the creation of outside processing purchase requisitions and purchase orders. There could be situations where the purchase requisition or PO creation could fail due to missing setups or invalid data. For more information about reviewing and troubleshooting such issues, refer to the Problems with Outside Processing section of Troubleshoot Your Supply Chain Orchestration Flows chapter in the Using Supply Chain Orchestration guide.
Can I report overcompletions at a supplier operation?
No. You can't report overcompletions at a supplier operation even in a case where the supplier operation happens to be the first count point operation.
Can I perform inspections and report quality results at a supplier operation after the goods are delivered to the shop floor?
No. Inspection results can be reported only at in-house operations. The suggested work around is to create an in-house operation immediately after the supplier operation to record inspection results.