A Work Group is a group of people with similar skill sets that can work on one or more products. The availability of the workers is always considered to be 100% during the scheduled period.
To create a Work Group:
- Open the Data Entry Pane on the left side of the User Interface
- Select Work Groups
- Select the + button and fill in the input fields
- Select Create
To edit an existing Work Group:
- Double click the work group or select the work group and then select the pen button
- Edit the input fields and select Close
To delete an existing Work Group:
- Select the work group and then select the X button
Work Group Data Element Description
| Data Element | Description | Constraints |
|---|---|---|
| Description | A description of the work group | |
| Number of Workers | The number of full-time equivalents assigned to the work group. Assume that these workers are available 100% for the schedules that they will be assigned to during the demand period. | Integer ≥ 0 |
| Labor Cost per Hour | The cost per hour of the work group | ≥ 0 |
| Schedule | The schedule assigned to this work group | Schedule Table |