Specification Management

Each type of component, both printed (label, carton, etc.) and non-printed components (bottle, cap, etc.), have a separate specification sheet. The header information is usually common across components and will include the Title, Internal Reference number (typically an ERP material code), previous spec ref. no, description of the item, date of approval, etc. It can also contain one or more supplier reference numbers and the supplier names. Additional details can include the Material information, Shape, Style, Form, Source, etc.

Each type of component, both printed (label, carton, etc.) and non-printed components (bottle, cap, etc.), have a separate specification sheet. The header information is usually common across components and will include the Title, Internal Reference number (typically an ERP material code), previous spec ref. no, description of the item, date of approval, etc. It can also contain one or more supplier reference numbers and the supplier names. Additional details can include the Material information, Shape, Style, Form, Source, etc.

The Physical measurement data fields that are captured changes based on the component and can include Overall dimensions, Internal and External dimensions, Tolerance, UoM (Unit of Measurement), Volume, Weight, Finishes, Colorants, Molds, Resin and Treatment information.

Detailed assembly and packaging instructions for the final SKU should be captured and shared with one or more internal packers or co-packers.

Specifications at the SKU level (dimensions, volume, weight), case level (dimensions, volume, weight, quantity, material) and Pallet level (cases/layer, layers/pallet, dimensions, material) can be captured as part of the specification.

For printed components like label, carton and inserts, the component captures basic dimensions and also links to other components like the Technical Drawing, Artwork, Artboard, Manuscript/Copy and Material of Construction records.

A detailed packaging BOM can be captured in the ManageArtworks specification system. The BOM will have header information, SKU details, case and pallet details, assembly instructions and linkages to all child components or child BOM. The system allows managing a hierarchy of component parts with ability to easily drill down and move up the hierarchy.

Each specification record goes through a lifecycle where its status changes from Draft, Approved, Effective, Superseded and Obsolete. Each of these status changes are triggered either manually or by status changes in other linked components.

All specification records go through a customizable workflow where packaging, supply chain, procurement and external suppliers can review and update the data. All tasks performed during the approval process are recorded in the audit log.

As the specification goes through the approval process, many versions of the spec are created. The final approved version is release as Revision 1, or Revision 2, etc. The system automatically manages the versions and a history of all the revisions and their current status are displayed.

A detailed packaging BOM can be captured in the ManageArtworks specification system. The BOM will have header information, SKU details, case and pallet details, assembly instructions and linkages to all child components or child BOM. The system allows managing a hierarchy of component parts with ability to easily drill down and move up the hierarchy.

Each record type has specific access rights on who can view, update and approve. External suppliers can be given specific access to only their components and also to only edit the fields that are related to them.

A comprehensive search feature is available to search across all parameterscaptured in the specification. This gives visibility into the specificationsystem and data can be filtered and visualized across many dimensions.

The' where used' report and BOM hierarchy report are two of the many standardreports that are available in the system. Customized reports and charts canalso be generated.