Work Order Process Flows

There are three methods for processing work orders. The process you use is based on the following bill of material types:

• Express Work Order

• Work Order

• Configuration Kit

The following sections describe the steps required for each process flow.

For a visual representation of the workflows, see Manufacturing Process Flow Diagrams.

Express Work Order Process Flow

To process express work orders:

1. In Material Issue, print the work order and issue materials. You can skip this step if all components for the work order are backflushed (these components are automatically issued when the work order is finalized).

2. Manufacture products based on the work order instructions.

3. In Work Order Confirm, confirm information for the work order.

4. In Work Order Inventory Adjust, adjust inventory for the manufactured products.

5. In Work Order Post, post work order amounts to the general ledger.

Work Order Process Flow

To process work orders:

1. In Material Issue, print the work order and issue materials. You can skip this step if all components for the work order are backflushed (these components are automatically issued when the work order is finalized).

2. In Material Confirm, confirm the components were picked from the appropriate bins. You can also adjust inventory when you confirm. If you adjust inventory, skip to step 4.

3. In Material Inventory Adjust, adjust inventory for the component products.

4. In Work Order Post, post the material transaction amounts to the general ledger.

5. Manufacture products based on the work order instructions.

6. In Work Order Confirm, confirm information for the work order. You can also adjust inventory when you confirm. If you adjust inventory, skip to step 8.

7. In Work Order Inventory Adjust, adjust inventory for the manufactured products.

8. In Work Order Post, post the work order transaction amounts to the general ledger.

Configuration Kit Work Order Process Flow

To process configuration kit work orders:

1. In Material Issue, print the work order and issue materials.

2. Pick the products listed on the work order.

3. In Work Order Confirm, confirm the work order and adjust inventory. When inventory is adjusted, a pick demand is created for the configuration kit.

4. In Pick Demand Confirm, confirm the pick demand, and continue the sales order process. For more information, see Sales Order Process Flow.

For more information, see Configuration Kit FAQ.