TOOLS as Parts and/or Resources

We issue gauges/tools to a JOB.
Let’s call it a unique Tool/Gauge kit for that job which may contain 10+ different gauges, which travels with the job for the duration of the job (thru 8-9 operations) and a handful of Resource Groups. Three weeks from now, the same part may be manufactured, but the assemblage of tools/gauges will NOT be the same as the tool/gauge-KIT is not a static-combination of items (since some gauges need re-calibration, etc)

We have purchased the maint-module and understand how it is to be used.
All of our gauges require periodic re-calibration, some with OSP processing.
MAINT jobs will manage a resource out-of-service

We need to be able to audit/confirm which specific gauge was used on what job.
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As a resource… on a MOM/OP… we’d need to update EVERY MOM per job with the specific Resources (gauges). Often, if we are behind schedule, we will need to run on two machines (I know, the set-up costs are doubled - augh!). Therefore, the jobqty is reduced on job 1, then a duplicate job creaded… etc.

AS Parts… using an example of a 6" caliper.
We have 22 calipers… create apart CAL-6 and LOT TRACK it… ergo 19 lots.
Each JOB/MOM will contain a part CAL-6 to be issued at OP 10
We will return-to-stock the part at EOJ (remember, possibility of more than 10+ gauges)


        Manually must manage the re-calibration. 
       EX:  Cal-6   lot 012 is due for re-calibration on 10-10   but is on a job scheduled to finish 10-3
               
       If the job runs late..... 
      If job finished early and cal-6  012 lot get s re-issued....

We do plan on having a RESOURCE of CAL-6-001   thru 019   and could put the part on hold in anticipation of re-calibration. 

Any other thoughts?
Anyone managing this in a better way? 
Feedback?

If you go the route of using a part number for the tools, make them non-quantity bearing with a standard cost of 0. That way you do not have to issue or return it to the job. Maybe even add the part number to the job before it is released to make tracking of them easier.