4.3. Synchronized Supply Sheet (SSS)
The SSS is a sheet that contains information concerning the production
order and information pertaining to the product specification
from the MES. It contains data with additional details relevant
to the specification of the vehicle including the number of
sequences, body number, model code, option and various parts
required for the right hand side (RH) and left hand side (LH). Theprevious AIS contained detailed data for the entire assembly line
which makes the shopping man confuse. The information in the
SSS which was created for specific workstation is much easier for
the shopping man to read and relates the parts information from
the suppliers. The MES sends the data to the SSS printer when
the car body enters the trim and final shop from the painted body
storage (PBS) area. The SSS printer is located in the supermarket
area which is easy reach for the shopping man.