Re: Chemical mixing & BPCS

["Bill" <brobins3d@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Karen,
> 1.Part of our operation is to create a chemical mix.
> Our folks tell us they need to be able to use weight as a measure
and also
> volatile components.
> Is anyone else out there doing this in BPCS and how are you doing
it?

We are doing it, but I don't understand the question.  We set the BOM
up according to whatever is necessary to make the product.  For the
liquid product we try to keep everything measured in KG's.

> 2. Also, we have an EPA reporting requirement. Currently we have a
custom
> system written for this.
> How are you handling this?

I believe we obtained from the manufacturer of the raw materials the
volatiles involved, then multiply by the quantity issued for the time
frame involved.

Bill