Configure default supply methods on products so work order BOM lines pre-fill with the correct procurement method for each component.
Collection: Work Orders: Admin Setup
Priority: P1
Who this is for
Account administrators defining how each component SKU is typically sourced for production.
Before you begin
- Work Orders module enabled
- Component products exist in Luminous
Supply method options
When the Work Orders module is enabled, each product can have a Default Supply Method:
| Method | When to use |
|---|---|
| Purchase Order | Buy from a supplier |
| On Hand | Already in inventory at production location |
| Vendor Supplied | Co-manufacturer provides the component |
| Brand Supplied | You ship materials to the co-manufacturer |
| Assembly Order | Built via a sub-assembly before main production |
Steps
1. Open the component product
Go to Inventory → SKUs and open a raw material or component SKU.
2. Set Default Supply Method
Click Edit SKU and, on the Product Information tab, find Default Supply Method and select the appropriate option.
3. Save
Save the product. New work orders inherit this default on the BOM line.
4. Override on work orders (optional)
Ops can override supply method per BOM line on individual work orders or during production run creation (Set Supply Method in the By Material view).
What happens next
Correct defaults reduce manual edits during production run creation and ensure Generate Purchase Orders targets the right components.
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Still stuck?
Contact support if Default Supply Method does not appear — the Work Orders feature flag may not be enabled.