2.1 Material Flow Planning - create and extend standard supply chains

Tip:
Default process chains form the basis of logistical process planning in ipolog. You can find a detailed explanation of how they work and how to use them in the Helpdesk article on default process chains. 

First select "Default Process Chain" in the module bar.

In the past, the default process chains for production supply in your plant were not too complex, which is why you currently find only three default supply chains in the model.

• High-bay Warehouse
• Supermarket
• Pre-Assembly

Furthermore, a default grouping chain is already created for sequencing the parts from the supermarket.

• Supermarket_Linefeed

In addition, a default disposal chain has already been set up in the model to manage the removal of empty goods from loading units.

• empties LU

To quickly build the missing "Floor Storage" default supply chain, it is best to use the Duplicate function, since the first two levels (Traileryard and GoodsIn) are the same as for the already existing default supply chains . Alternatively, you can also create a new default supply chain. Give this default supply chain a name of your own. Use the function buttons on the left above the list.

Now set up the Floor Storage supply chain correctly, taking into account the following conditions.

• the default supply chain consists of 6 levels
• Traileryard and GoodsIn (level 6 and 5) are identical to the other default supply chains
  
• from GoodsIn to the buffer area (Floor Storage In) above the Floor Storage a forklift driver drives with a normal forklift (Forklift)
• from the buffer area to the floor storage an ant (picker) is used
• from the Floor Storage to the buffer area below (Floor Storage out), the ant is also used
• the ant is operated by the Logistics employee
• the Contrax MFA AGV takes over the supply to the line
• there is no container change (loading unit is provided at the conveyor)
• from the conveyor the empties are transported away by the "empties LU" disposal chain

Tip: If you have duplicated the default supply chain, also remove the assigned disposal chain at the floor storage level and make sure that you have entered LU everywhere for the box type.

Then assign suitable process modules to the respective stages and transports.

Take a possible planning status from the screenshot. You have now successfully created the Floor Storage default supply chain.

Stages 6 to 4:

Stages 3 to 1:

Now we turn our attention to completing the pre-assembly supply. You will already find the single-variety default supply chain in the model. All you have to do is create the appropriate default grouping chain and link it to the default supply chain.

Tip:
Grouping chains correspond to the realizations of e.g. carsets, sequence trolleys or picking trolleys. Here, different transport chains merge into a common strand. More about this on our helpdesk: grouping chains.

Duplicate the existing default grouping chain Supermarket_Linefeed or create a new default grouping chain. Name it accordingly. Build the default grouping chain correctly, taking into account the following conditions.

• the default grouping chain consists of 2 stages
• from the Pre-Assembly the lines are to be supplied by a route process
• the empties are collected directly during the full container supply process
• there is no container change (the grouping chain container is provided at the conveyor)

Then assign suitable process modules to the respective stages and transports.

Now link the created default grouping chain with the already existing Pre-Assembly default supply chain. To do this, set the Box Type Out in the Pre-Assembly chain on the last level to "Grouping Container" (Grouping LC). Then you can select your Pre-Assembly default grouping chain in the drop down menu that appeared to the right of it.

Save your progress.