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KMES Function Overview

1. Order Management

FunctionDescriptionPathAuthorised RolesKey business Associations
OrderManages the entire production-order lifecycle, from receipt and breakdown through tracking and completion.-sys, Owner, PlannerProduction planning, material allocation, finished-goods delivery
Order ItemsHandles specific product items within orders—specifications, quantities and delivery requirements; links to CI71 order summary and OH06 details./order_itemssys, Owner, PlannerOrder execution tracking, scheduling refinement
Order Items StatisticsPerforms statistical analysis on order items (quantity, value, etc.) to support OH06 reporting./itemStatisticssys, Owner, PlannerSales analytics, production performance evaluation
Order Item DetailDisplays detailed order-item information, including production progress and quality-test outcomes./order_item/detailsys, Owner, PlannerProduction monitoring, quality traceability
Order Group BlockLocks or unlocks order groups to maintain production stability; relates to TY44 semi-block operations./order_group_blocksys, Owner, PlannerPlan adjustments, resource-conflict resolution
Order GroupGroups production orders for batch handling and scheduling; linked to TF10 full-production inspection./order_groupsys, Owner, PlannerTask coordination, resource optimisation
Order ListLists all production orders for easy querying and management; linked to DN39 order queries./ordersys, Owner, PlannerOrder status monitoring, customer-requirement fulfilment

2. Rolling Management

FunctionDescriptionPathAuthorised RolesKey business Associations
RollingOversees the full steel-rolling process, including plan creation, parameter adjustment and process monitoring.-sys, Owner, PlannerRolling organisation, production operation management
Rolling ListRecords rolling-job lists with priorities and rolling progress; relates to TY23 rolling-plan tasks./rolling_listsys, Owner, PlannerTask scheduling, rolling progress tracking
Rolling DetailLogs detailed data for each rolling operation (time, equipment parameters, operator)./rolling_detailsys, Owner, PlannerProcess traceability, optimisation analysis
Semi ReblockingManages semi-product reblocking to optimise batch organisation; corresponds to TL16 operations./semi_reblockingsys, Owner, PlannerMaterial flow management, efficiency improvement
Rolling StatisticsAnalyses rolling data to generate output and utilisation reports./rolling/statisticssys, Owner, PlannerPerformance evaluation, decision support
CustomerManages customer information related to rolling to assist order handling and service./customersys, Owner, PlannerCustomer-response coordination

3. Section Weight & Specification Management

FunctionDescriptionPathAuthorised RolesKey business Associations
Product CodeManages product codes to ensure uniqueness and accuracy./product_classsys, Owner, PlannerProduct identification, data standardisation
Section TypeOrganises product categories; supports TF96 profile details./product_categorysys, Owner, PlannerClassification analytics
Semi SizeManages semi dimensions; allows comparison between sizes./semi_sizesys, Owner, PlannerSemi quality control, process adaptation
Semi Size DetailRecords detailed semi-dimensional parameters./semi_size_detailsys, Owner, PlannerPrecision management, traceability
Section WeightAssigns weight values to product types; links to TF92 weight-calculation tasks./product_type_listsys, Owner, PlannerResource allocation, cost accounting
Product SizeDefines and queries product dimensions to support delivery acceptance and customer matching./product_sizesys, Owner, PlannerDelivery control, customer requirements

4. Semi Management

FunctionDescriptionPathAuthorised RolesKey business Associations
Semi Cast ListRecords semi casting details (time, process, heat number)./semi_cast_listsys, Owner, PlannerCasting management, quality traceability
Cast Chemical DetailManages chemical composition data for semis; corresponds to AR48 sample-analysis tasks./cast_chemical_detailsys, Owner, PlannerComposition control, quality testing
Semi Cast SpecDefines casting specification parameters; supports M339 analysis./semi_cast_specsys, Owner, PlannerStandardisation, quality oversight
Semi ListLists semis for inventory & production tracking across locations./semi_listsys, Owner, PlannerInventory monitoring, scheduling
Semi DetailShows detailed semi information, including progress./semi_detailsys, Owner, PlannerTracking, issue investigation
Semi Load ListManages semi loading operations to track movement./semi_load_listsys, Owner, PlannerTransport management, logistics coordination
Semi Load DetailRecords detailed loading operations for semis./semi_load_detailsys, Owner, PlannerProcess monitoring, data recording
Semi Move HistoryLogs historical movements of semis for traceability./semi_move_historysys, Owner, PlannerTraceability, inventory control
Semi Stock LevelMonitors semi inventory levels with alerts and adjustments./stock_levelsys, Owner, PlannerInventory optimisation, planning

5. Product Specification Management

FunctionDescriptionPathAuthorised RolesKey business Associations
Spec ListLists all product specifications; supports SN21 overview queries./spec_listsys, Owner, PlannerSpecification management, document access
Main Element SpecManages main-element analysis data; corresponds to SN30 tasks./main_element_analysissys, Owner, PlannerComposition control, testing
Spec VariousManages diverse spec sets for custom production./spec_varioussys, Owner, PlannerCustomisation, customer fulfilment
Spec RemarksRecords supplementary notes for product specs./spec_remarkssys, Owner, PlannerDocumentation, communication
Spec Other TestCaptures additional testing requirements for specifications./spec_other_testsys, Owner, PlannerTest planning, standard definition
Mill Reference SpecStores mill reference specs; links to SN21 tasks./mill_reference_specsys, Owner, PlannerEquipment selection, process adaptation
Spec DetailDisplays detailed spec parameters (values, tolerances)./spec_detailsys, Owner, PlannerProcess guidance, quality control
Spec RemarkAdds supplementary notes to specifications./spec_remarksys, Owner, PlannerDocumentation enhancement
ImpactManages impact-test spec data; corresponds to SN26 tasks./spec_impactsys, Owner, PlannerPerformance evaluation
UTSRecords tensile-performance data; SN23 tasks./spec_tensilesys, Owner, PlannerMechanical testing
Yield StressManages yield-stress info; SN24 tasks./spec_yield_stresssys, Owner, PlannerPerformance analysis
Elongation DetailsRecords elongation data; SN25 tasks./spec_elongation_detailssys, Owner, PlannerQuality assessment
Combined Element AnalysisManages composite-element analysis; SN31 tasks./combined_element_analysissys, Owner, PlannerComposition optimisation
Product AnalysisPerforms comprehensive product analysis; SN32 tasks./product_analysissys, Owner, PlannerDecision support
CEV End UseManages carbon-equivalent application info; AR22 tasks./cev_list_for_specsys, Owner, PlannerWelding performance
CEV AnalysisConducts in-depth carbon-equivalent analysis; SN33 tasks./cev_analysissys, Owner, PlannerTechnical optimisation
Routing RequirementDefines routing and requirements; SN36 tasks./routing_requirementsys, Owner, PlannerWorkflow planning
Jominy DetailsManages end-quench test details; SN37 tasks./jominy_detailssys, Owner, PlannerQuality testing
Bend Test DetailsRecords bend-test data; SN45 tasks./bend_test_detailssys, Owner, PlannerMechanical testing
Deoxidation DetailsRecords deoxidation-process data; SN27 tasks./deoxidation_detailssys, Owner, PlannerProcess optimisation
Supply ConditionsManages supply-condition info; supports standards./supply_conditionssys, Owner, PlannerSupply-chain coordination
Test Cert Extra DetailsCaptures extra test-certificate information./test_cert_extra_detailssys, Owner, PlannerCertification management
ToleranceManages tolerance data; TF93 tasks./tolerancesys, Owner, PlannerPrecision control
Tolerance DetailRecords detailed tolerance parameters./tolerance_detailsys, Owner, PlannerQuality inspection
Through Thickness TensileManages thickness-direction tensile data./through_thicknesssys, Owner, PlannerMaterial evaluation
Manual Semi End UseRecords manual final-use info for semis; AR26 tasks./manual_semi_end_usesys, Owner, PlannerSpecial requirements
InspectorManages inspector profiles and queries./inspectorsys, Owner, PlannerInspection management
Alternative Semi SizeManages alternative semi-size data; multi-storage support./alternative_semi_sizesys, Owner, PlannerFlexibility, inventory optimisation
QualityManages core quality data./qualitysys, Owner, PlannerQuality framework
Quality ElementManages key quality-element data./quality_elementsys, Owner, PlannerMetrics management

6. QC Management (Test)

FunctionDescriptionPathAuthorised RolesKey business Associations
Cleanness Test CardManages cleanliness inspection data and records results./cleanness_test_cardsys, Owner, PlannerSurface-quality inspection, cleanliness control
Sulphur Test CardManages sulphur-content inspection data, monitoring sulphur levels./sulphur_test_cardsys, Owner, PlannerChemical-composition testing, quality management
Hardness Test CardCaptures hardness-test data—methods, parameters, results; corresponds to SN47 hardness workflows./hardness_test_cardsys, Owner, PlannerMaterial-hardness testing, quality evaluation
Tensile Test CardRecords tensile-test procedures and outcomes, displaying test data clearly./tensile_test_cardsys, Owner, PlannerMechanical-property testing, quality determination
Decarburisation Test CardManages decarburisation-layer inspection data and tracks status for surface-quality control and process optimisation./decarburisation_test_cardsys, Owner, PlannerSurface-quality testing, process optimisation
Product Hydrogen Test CardManages hydrogen-content inspection to identify embrittlement risks./product_hydrogen_test_cardsys, Owner, PlannerRisk prevention, material integrity assurance
Test SampleManages test-sample data—sample ID, collection time and traceability; supports sample workflows./test_sample_listsys, Owner, PlannerSample management, inspection workflow control
Print Control ListManages print settings and lists for test-report printing; ensures document control./test_print_statussys, Owner, PlannerReport output management, document control
Test ListLists all inspection tasks and records; supports M361 intake workflows./test_listsys, Owner, PlannerInspection-task management, progress tracking
Test HistoryLogs historical inspection data for traceability and trend analysis./test_historysys, Owner, PlannerQuality-data analysis, continuous improvement
Test Result TensileRecords tensile-test inspection results; integrates with M340 tensile-result workflows./test_result_tensilesys, Owner, PlannerMechanical-performance evaluation, quality control
Test Result ImpactStores impact-test results; corresponds to M341 impact-testing workflows./test_result_impactsys, Owner, PlannerImpact-resistance analysis, quality assurance
Test Result Product AnalysisRecords chemical-composition inspection results; integrates with AR49 casting-analysis workflows./test_result_chemicalsys, Owner, PlannerChemical-composition testing, quality oversight
Test Result Through-Thickness TensileLogs through-thickness tensile-test data for material evaluation./test_result_tensile_thicknesssys, Owner, PlannerThickness-performance evaluation, quality testing
Bend Test CardManages bend-test inspection data and records results./bend_test_cardsys, Owner, PlannerMechanical testing, quality determination
Test JominyManages end-quench (Jominy) testing workflows; captures test results and analysis data./test_jominysys, Owner, PlannerHeat-treatment testing, material-property control
Test MLJCOversees MLJC-specific inspection workflows and records outcomes./test_mljcsys, Owner, PlannerSpecific test management, quality evaluation

7. Finished Product Management (Finished Product)

FunctionDescriptionPathAuthorised RolesKey business Associations
Runout ListManages finished-goods awaiting dispatch; integrates with TL15 shipment-tracking workflows./runout_listsys, Owner, PlannerDispatch preparation, logistics coordination
Runout DetailShows detailed data on pending shipments; supports TE19 shipment-creation workflows./runout_detailsys, Owner, PlannerDispatch management, process control
Finished ProductMaintains core data for finished goods—inventory levels, specifications, scheduling./finished_productsys, Owner, PlannerWarehousing, production delivery
Finished Product DetailRecords batch details, quality reports and traceability data for finished items./finished_product_detailsys, Owner, PlannerQuality traceability, customer fulfilment
Finished Product Stock LevelMonitors inventory levels of finished goods in real time, with alerts and adjustment capabilities./finished_product_stock_levelsys, Owner, PlannerInventory management, sales & production planning
Finished Product HistoryLogs lifecycle events—production, quality checks, orders and sales—for analytics./finished_product_historysys, Owner, PlannerProduct-lifecycle analytics, performance monitoring
Order ReserveManages batch reservation for finished-goods orders; integrates with TE42 reservation workflows./order_reservesys, Owner, PlannerOrder fulfilment assurance, inventory allocation
Load ListOversees loading tasks and status for finished goods; supports loading-operation workflows./finished_product_load_listsys, Owner, PlannerLoad planning, logistics coordination
Finished Product Load DetailCaptures detailed data on loading operations and verifies load integrity./finished_product_load_detailsys, Owner, PlannerProcess monitoring, data recording
Advice ListManages shipping advice notes, scheduling and tracking functions./advice_listsys, Owner, PlannerTransport logistics, customer-service management
Mult ListOrganises multi-slit and batch-process lists (TF07 workflows)./mult_listsys, Owner, PlannerBatch processing coordination
Transport ListManages transport-task lists for finished goods; supports dispatch planning and tracking./transport_listsys, Owner, PlannerOutbound logistics management, scheduling
Transport HistoryRecords historical transport movements for traceability and service analysis./transport_historysys, Owner, PlannerTransport analysis, service optimisation
Batch Hold & CoverControls hold and cover statuses for finished-goods batches to secure storage and prevent unauthorised dispatch./finished_product_holdsys, Owner, PlannerInventory risk management, product protection

8. Maintenance Management (Maintenance)

FunctionDescriptionPathAuthorised RolesKey business Associations
Operation LogLogs equipment-operation data—timestamps, user IDs, action types (start, stop, parameter change), equipment IDs—for audits, fault analysis and maintenance optimisation./operation_logsys, OwnerFault diagnostics, maintenance optimisation
Message LogCentralises operation messages—alarms (temperature, pressure, vibration), maintenance alerts and system notifications—with status tracking (read, unread, in-progress, resolved)./message_logsys, OwnerAlarm management, maintenance scheduling

9. System Configuration (Config)

FunctionDescriptionPathAuthorised RolesKey business Associations
SettingManages system-wide settings—organisation structure, time format, data precision and business-process configurations—via an interface./organizationsys, OwnerSystem initialisation, process customisation
AccountsManages user-account lifecycles—creation, password reset, modification, activation/deactivation—with bulk import/export capabilities./userssys, OwnerAccess control, compliance
MenusCustomises menu configurations—create, edit, delete, reorder items and assign permissions—using drag-and-drop functionality./menussys, Owner, PlannerUI personalisation, role-based navigation
RolesDefines and manages user roles and permissions—create, edit, delete—for granular access control./rolessys, Owner, PlannerData security, segregation of duties
Mill ListConfigures plant and warehouse master data—location, contact details, equipment parameters, capacity settings—to support cross-plant operations./millsys, Owner, PlannerMulti-plant coordination, capacity planning

10. Master Data Management (Master Data)

FunctionDescriptionPathAuthorised RolesKey business Associations
Site Type ListManages site-type definitions—create, edit, delete and search by name or notes—to ensure consistency in site planning./site_typesys, Owner, PlannerSite planning, resource allocation
Site ListMaintains site details (name, address, area, region) with usage-status flags to inform facility management and logistics./sitesys, Owner, PlannerFacility management, logistics
AreaDefines production areas and attributes (location, equipment, personnel, materials) to aid workflow and resource planning./areasys, Owner, PlannerWorkflow planning, asset tracking
Shift ListConfigures production shifts—create, edit, delete, set times and assign personnel—to ensure continuous operations./shift_listsys, Owner, PlannerWorkforce scheduling, attendance
Shift Delay ListRecords and analyses shift-delay events—cause, duration, affected shifts—to identify bottlenecks and improve scheduling./shift_delay_listsys, Owner, PlannerSchedule optimisation, efficiency improvement
Hold Reason ListManages reasons for product or process holds—corresponding to AR30 (Jominy testing) workflows; records detailed cause descriptions, affected batches or stages, and statuses./holdreason_listsys, Owner, PlannerProcess optimisation, inventory management, quality control (e.g. test-process handling)
Semi Hold ReasonManages reasons for semi-product holds—quality issues or logistical delays—to optimise flow, reduce backlog and support production continuity./semi_hold_reasonsys, Owner, PlannerInventory management, process improvement
Regrade Reason ListLogs regrade reasons—batch, new grade and corrective measures—to analyse quality issues and mitigate losses; corresponds to TF44 workflows./regradereasonsys, Owner, PlannerQuality management, cost control
Defect Reason ListManages defect codes (TF47) and defect-report workflows (M160); records cause descriptions, frequency and severity to support root-cause analysis and corrective-action planning./defect_reasonsys, Owner, PlannerQuality control, improvement planning, production monitoring and optimisation