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Production and consumption

In a manufacturing order there are two groups of lines:

  • output lines (what and how much is produced);
  • material lines (what and how much is consumed).

Plan and actual​

The order usually contains planned quantities:

  • To produce (overall planned quantity for the order);
  • To produce on output lines;
  • To consume on material lines.

During execution, actual quantities are recorded:

  • Produced on output lines;
  • Consumed on material lines.

Entering actual production​

In the “In progress” status you can enter the produced quantity. The system can distribute production and consumption proportionally to the plan.

Availability check and reservation​

Before starting production, run Check availability for materials.

Material lines typically show:

  • on hand;
  • expected;
  • available;
  • reserved.

If the required quantities can be reserved, the order moves to the ready state.

Unreserve​

If the start is postponed or the order is Cancelled, you can run Unreserve.

Recommendations​

  • Always check that the material warehouse/storage location is selected.
  • On order completion, specify the finished goods warehouse/storage location.
  • If actual consumption differs from the plan, adjust material lines before completing the order.