Alternative operations can be defined in the routing.
In this case, for position 10, resource 5113, an alternative position was created for external processing - resource 1800.
This alternative position has its own throughput time.
In this structure view, you can right-click to activate the alternative operation. The same is also possible in APS.
If you click on this routing position, the alternative operation is displayed in the menu.
A utilization display appears simultaneously: Dispatches at planned capacity for the next 8 days (configurable).
To switch to this alternative, click on the bitmap to the right of this.
The resource is swapped and the previous operation is added as a possible alternative.
The utilization is displayed immediately, and the position selected, making it possible to initiate a re—calculation immediately.
What is the difference from alternative resources?
Alternative external operations are operation-related, i.e. you can define precisely which alternative resources may be used (e.g. based on the item to be produced). In addition, a different throughput time can be specified for an alternative operation, which is important, e.g. if the alternative resource is not working very productively and so requires a longer throughput time.