Manufacturing & workflows
Find guidance on manufacturing orders, work orders, scheduling, quality control, subassemblies, external processing, labor tracking, and how production connects to sales and inventory. This collection covers the most common workflow questions for manufacturers.
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How do manufacturing orders connect to sales orders?How sales orders drive manufacturing so you only build what customers ordered.
How do I handle inventory allocation for priority orders?Current options for prioritizing inventory when multiple orders compete for stock.
How do I create and manage work orders vs manufacturing orders?Understanding the difference between manufacturing orders and work orders.
Can I handle external processing or subcontracting?How to manage materials sent to vendors for outsourced production steps.
How do I track labor time and costs in manufacturing?How to capture labor time and calculate manufacturing labor costs.
How do I handle quality control and inspections?Ways to add inspections, quality checks, and documentation to production workflows.
Can I print work instructions or job travelers?How to provide printed or digital instructions to the shop floor.
How do I handle multi-level assemblies and subassemblies?Managing complex products with nested bills of materials.
How do I manage production scheduling and priorities?How to plan production timelines and prioritize manufacturing orders.
Can I track equipment usage and tool assignments?Tracking which equipment and tools are used during production.