Operations to create a product often require many different types with their own calculations for each. This is why Katana has introduced four different types to help you create a clearer picture of the cost required to create a product, enabling you to more easily plan manufacturing work and capture it’s correct cost, making their manufacturing workflows more efficient.
Note: Different operation types are only available through the Advanced Manufacturing add-on (you need to be on a Standard plan or higher to use this Add-on).
The four different types of operations can be selected from with the Production operations tab of a product card:
Process: This operation type is best if products are individually built and time is the main driver of cost.
Setup: The setup operation type is mostly used for setting up a machine for production where the production quantity doesn’t affect cost.
Per unit: Per unit type is for when cost of time isn’t a factor, rather only the quantity of product made.
Fixed cost: The fixed cost operation type is useful for adding the expected extra costs that go into producing a product.
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