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In the plant BOP, operation planning is performed on the operation page. This includes the activities, parts, and tools that are needed to perform the operation.

  • OperationEach process station object contains operations that describe the high-level tasks to be performed. Operations can be sequenced. For example, the Station 10 process station could contain this operation: Add Instrument Panel.

  • TimeEach operation contains time objects that describe the more detailed tasks to be performed in the operation and can be sequenced. For example, you could create these activities to describe how to insert an instrument panel into a car: Maneuver Lift Assist Holding Instrument Panel through Car Door, Secure Instrument Panel to Car, and Remove Empty Lift Assist from Car.

  • PartsThese are the parts associated to the operation.

  • ToolsThese are the tool associated to the operation.

  • DocumentsReference documents can be added to operations and activities.

Source: https://docs.sw.siemens.com/en-US/doc/282219420/PL20251212545240207.xid2214895/xid1396113 · retrieved 2026-07-11