This chapter provides a listing of some DBA Classic features that do not have an equivalent capability in DBA Manufacturing.
NOTE: This is a partial list and should not substitute for making a thorough trial run to make sure DBA Manufacturing
Data Collection
We do not have a formal job clock.. The Job Labor screen provides real time job tracking based on routing sequence completions. It also enables you to enter labor hours or you can pre-fill labor based on item completions and estimated cycle times. To improve throughput and efficiency, our recommendation is to use standard hours completions for your labor transactions.
Estimating
There is no formal estimating module. You can enter a sales quote that can be converted into a sales order, but the sales quote itself does not perform any computations. You can use the Cost Rollup screen to calculated estimated BOM costs.
Custom Manufacturing Sequence of Events
Features & Options
We do not offer the features and options as set up in Classic. We do support custom manufacturing using the off item item feature.
Forms – No text versions
DBA Manufacturing does not offer text-based formats for printed forms. Only graphical formats are supported.
Interest on Overdue Accounts
There is no means to calculate and bill customers for interest on overdue invoice amounts.
Multi-Currency
DBA Manufacturing only offers multi-currency functionality in the Financial Transfer mode using an outside mainstream accounting package for the financial accounting. If you are using multi-currency in Classic, you will need to switch to a mainstream accounting system for your financial accounting.
Financial Transfer Guide - Multi-Currency
Using a Mainstream Accounting Package
Multiple Companies – requires separate installation and license
In DBA Classic, you could create an unlimited number of additional companies that were under the umbrella of a single license and multi-user controls. In DBA Manufacturing you are supplied with a main company and a sample company. Additional companies require separate installation and do not share user logons with other companies, nor is there any provision for multi-company GL consolidation. Additional companies are licensed separately – call for pricing.
Financial Transfer Guide - Multiple Operating Entities
Payroll
DBA Manufacturing does not include a Payroll module. The payroll function is completely independent from job labor, which means you can use any outside payroll software package or service. A Payroll Import program enables you to import summarized payroll information into the General Ledger if you choose to continue to use DBA Legacy Financials. If you choose the Financial Transfer option we recommend that you use a mainstream accounting package for your banking and payroll.
Recurring Sales Orders
Recurring sales orders must be done manually by copying previous sales orders as needed.
RFQ – limited capability
You can designate a PO as being a ‘quote’, which exempts it from MRP, but there is no RFQ conversion feature that updates pricing tables from RFQ’s.
Scrap Codes & QC Codes
A formal table of scrap and QC codes, with appropriate reports, has not yet been added to Next-Gen. You can report on material usage in the Jobs > Data View > Closed Job Material Usage.
Sales Commissions – no calculations
In DBA Manufacturing you can track sales by sales rep and can get totals by item category and customer type, but no percentages are maintained and no calculations are made.
Sales Tax Payment – no auto transfer
Sales tax detail is provided in reports, but there is no way to automatically transfer sales tax payable into AP entries for payment. AP entries must be made manually.
Tool Table
You do not have the ability to specify tools within routing sequences. You can designate machines at the work center.
WIP Percent Completion Report
There is no report that assesses the overall completion status of a job, normally used for percentage billing purposes.
