Infor M3 Batch Process Manufacturing Configuration Guide
Infor M3 was designed from the ground up for process and batch manufacturing, unlike discrete-oriented ERPs that bolt on process features. Batch process manufacturing in M3 is managed through PDS001 (Product Structure/Recipe), PMS100 (Manufacturing Order), and PMS070 (Operation Reporting). The recipe-based approach handles variable yields, co-products, by-products, and potency-adjusted ingredient scaling that batch manufacturers depend on. This guide covers the essential configuration for food, chemical, and specialty batch manufacturers.
Recipe Management and Product Structure
M3 recipes in PDS001 define the bill of materials with process-specific extensions: yield percentages, co-product outputs, by-product ratios, and phantom intermediate tracking. Unlike discrete BOMs, process recipes support potency-based scaling where ingredient quantities adjust based on active ingredient concentration. The MPDHED table stores recipe headers with version control and effectivity dates, while MPDMAT holds material lines with scaling rules.
- Define recipes in PDS001 with yield factors, batch size ranges (minimum, standard, maximum), and scaling rules for ingredient proportioning
- Configure co-product and by-product output ratios in PDS001 with automatic cost allocation methods: physical measure, relative sales value, or NRV
- Set up recipe versioning in PDS001 with effective dates, approval workflows, and obsolescence management for formulation changes
- Enable phantom intermediate tracking for multi-stage batch processes where intermediate products are consumed in-line without warehousing
- Configure potency-based ingredient scaling in PDS060 adjusting quantities based on actual active ingredient concentration per lot
Batch Sizing and Process Order Execution
Process order execution in M3 starts with PMS100 where batch orders are created from recipes with specific batch sizes. M3 supports fixed, variable, and campaign batch sizing with automatic equipment capacity checking. Operation reporting through PMS070 captures actual yields, material consumption, and process parameters. The MWOHED and MWOMAT tables store order header and material data for batch record compliance.
- Configure batch sizing rules in PMS100 with minimum economic batch size, maximum equipment capacity, and preferred batch increments
- Set up campaign manufacturing in PMS100 to sequence compatible batches minimizing changeover time and cleaning requirements
- Enable real-time operation reporting in PMS070 capturing actual yields, process temperatures, times, and operator sign-offs
- Configure automatic material backflushing in PMS100 for standard recipes with variance reporting for actual-vs-standard consumption
Yield Management and Process Optimization
Yield management in batch manufacturing is critical because process variability directly impacts profitability. M3 tracks theoretical yield versus actual yield at both material and operation levels. Variance analysis in PMS300 identifies systematic yield losses, while process capability data feeds into recipe optimization. Configuring yield tracking granularity and alert thresholds helps operations teams address yield problems before they escalate.
- Configure yield tracking in PMS070 capturing actual output quantities against theoretical recipe yields with automatic variance calculation
- Set up yield variance alerts in MNS205 triggering investigation when actual yield deviates more than 2-3% from standard recipe yield
- Define scrap and loss categories in PMS100 differentiating between process loss, equipment loss, quality rejection, and sampling consumption
- Enable batch genealogy cost roll-up in PCS200 allocating actual costs to co-products and by-products based on yield ratios and cost drivers
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