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Scrap Tracking Database

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User Manual Rev: B

Table of Contents
1.

SETUP----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2
1.1.
1.2.

2.

DATA ENTRY --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4

2.1.

3.

SCRAP DATA ENTRY FORM --------------------------------------------------------------------------------4

PRINTING REPORTS ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 6

3.1.

4.

ADD SCRAP CAUSES ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------2

ADD PRODUCT SERIES ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------2

REPORTS MENU -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------6

EDITING DATA ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 7

4.1.
4.2.
4.3.

EDIT SCRAP CAUSE ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------7

EDIT PRODUCT SERIES ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------8
EDIT SCRAP CAUSE ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------9

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1.

SETUP

1.1.

Add Scrap Causes. These are catagorical issues by which you track
your scrap.
(Examples: Process Error, Mishandling, Received
Damaged/Defective, Engineering Sample)

1.1.1. From the Main Menu, click

on Utilities.

1.1.2. From the Utilities Menu,

click
on
Add
Scrap
Causes.

1.1.3. Enter the catagories you

want to use to sort your
data.
Tab through for
mulitple entries.

1.1.4. Click Close when finished.

1.2.

Add Product Series. This is a catagorical list of the types of products

you produce.

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1.2.1. From the Main Menu, click

on Utilities.

1.2.2. From the Utilities Menu,

click on Add Product
Series.

1.2.3. Enter the catagories you

want to use to sort your
data.
Tab through for
mulitple entries.

1.2.4. Click Close when finished.

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2.

Data Entry

2.1.

Scrap Data Entry Form

2.1.1. From
the
Main
Menu,
click
on
Enter Scrap Data.

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Enter the date of the scrap event as MM/DD/YY.
Select the Product Series from the drop-down menu.
Enter the part number.
Enter the specific issue which caused the scrap event. 255 character
max including spaces.
2.1.6. Enter the quantity.
2.1.7. Select the Scrap Cause from the drop-down menu.
2.1.2.
2.1.3.
2.1.4.
2.1.5.

2.1.7.1.

If the Scrap Cause is not listed, click the button Add New Scrap Cause.

2.1.7.2.

After entering the new scrap cause, click the button Back To Scrap Data
Entry.

2.1.8. Enter the cost of the product.

2.1.9. Tab through for multiple entries.
2.1.10. Click Close when complete.

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3.

Printing Reports

3.1.

Reports Menu

3.1.1. From the Main Menu, click

on Reports.

3.1.2. Choose from Weekly or

Monthly scrap reports.

3.1.3. Choose how the data is sorted by Scrap Cause, Product Series, or
Part Number.

3.1.4. Enter the beginning and ending dates you wish for your report.

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4.

Editing Data

4.1.

Edit Scrap Cause

4.1.1. From the Main Menu, click

on Utilities.

4.1.3.
4.1.4.
4.1.5.
4.1.6.

4.1.2. From the Utilities Menu,

click
on
Edit
Scrap
Causes.

Scroll through to find the desired entry.

To change an entry, simply overtype the current text.
To permanently delete an entry, follow the onscreen instructions.
Click Close when completed.

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4.2.

Edit Product Series

4.2.1. From the Main Menu, click

on Utilities.

4.2.3.
4.2.4.
4.2.5.
4.2.6.

4.2.2. From the Utilities Menu,

click on Edit Product
Series.

Scroll through to find the desired entry.

To change an entry, simply overtype the current text.
To permanently delete an entry, follow the onscreen instructions.
Click Close when completed.

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4.3.

Edit Scrap Cause

4.3.1. From the Main Menu, click

on Utilities.

4.3.3.
4.3.4.
4.3.5.
4.3.6.
4.3.7.

4.3.2. From the Utilities Menu,

click on Change Scrap Line
Item.

Scroll through to find the desired entry.

To change an entry, simply overtype the current text.
To permanently delete an entry, follow the onscreen instructions.
You may add or edit a Scrap Cause by clicking the button.
Click Close when completed.

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