tpa overview

Process Flow

The following diagram represents the basic flow of all of the components in the TPA process.

TPA Overview

The TPA is a complex planning tool that provides a complete and efficient processing plan based on the parameters established by the customer. The following four processes determine the extent of configuration and whether the optimizer is a required functionality. If one or more of the following processes are true, the optimizer is recommended for proper utilization.

• Multiple plants are planned by the same scheduler.
• Thinning process is used to deplete entity for adequate density.
• The plants cross utilize products to get maximum efficiency.
• One product can be produced with different weights

Prior to using TPA, the following items must be created:

• Plants

  

   

• Products

  

  

   

   

• Farm Master

  

   

  

  

  

  

  

  

   

   

• Houses

  

  

  

  

  

  

• Entities

  

• Age Assignments

  age assignments

  

   

   Age Assignments define the Min and Max age that will be used in BRPA planning.

   

  Create an Age Assignment

  1. In Admin>Business>General>Definitions, select Age Assignments.
  2. Select to create a new Age Assignment.
     
     
     
  3. From Farm Type, select the appropriate code for the type of farm. Options are: BIM, BRIM, GIM, LIM, SIM, and TIM.
  4. From Species Type, select the type of species required. Options will default depending on the Farm Type selected. Available choices are: Chicken, Swine, Layer, and Turkey.
  5. In the Min Age field, enter the minimum age required for the species.
  6. In the Max Age field, enter the maximum age allowed for the species.
  7. From Age Mode, select whether the age is measured in Weeks or Days.