Create one work order for a single manufactured SKU without grouping it in a production run, or add it to an existing run later.
Collection: Work Orders: Getting Started
Priority: P1
Who this is for
Production planners who need a one-off manufacturing job rather than a full production run batch.
Before you begin
- Module prerequisites
- SKU has an active BOM (Configure bills of materials)
Steps
1. Open the create form
Go to Inventory → Work Orders → Orders, then click Create Work Order.
2. Product Information
| Field | Notes |
|---|---|
| Co-Manufacturer | Manufacturing vendor |
| Select SKU | Finished good to produce |
| Bill of Materials | Auto-populated from the SKU; confirm or override |
| Planned Quantity | Units to manufacture |
| Unit | Selling/stockkeeping unit |
3. Logistics
| Field | Notes |
|---|---|
| Production Location | Where manufacturing occurs |
| Destination Warehouse | Where finished goods go |
| Service Fee (per unit) | Manufacturing service fee; may auto-resolve from cost rules |
4. Schedule & Completion
| Field | Notes |
|---|---|
| Expected Completion Date | Target finish date |
| Production Run | Optional — link to an existing run |
| Completion Trigger | Finish Step (standard batch + assembly flow) or Receipt (subcontract receive-at-destination) |
For co-man batch production, use Finish Step.
5. Additional Information
Add Notes, Alternate IDs, and any Custom Fields as needed.
6. Review BOM supply methods
The inline BOM table shows each component's Supply Method (On Hand, Purchase Order, etc.). Adjust per line if needed.
7. Save
Click Create (or Save). The work order opens in Draft status.
What happens next
From the work order detail page:
- Review the Bill of Materials tab for shortages
- Use Generate Purchase Orders, Plan, Start, and Quick Complete as described in the run-based guides
- Optionally link the work order to a production run from Edit → Production Run
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Still stuck?
Contact support if the SKU or BOM does not appear when selected.