Your data is set up — now put it to work. A first run follows this sequence (each links to a full guide):
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Create a production run (or a single work order).
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Go to Inventory → Work Orders
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Select the Orders tab (Work Order) or the Production Runs tab (Production Run)
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Click Create Work Order or Create Run

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Review shortages and allocate incoming stock, then generate purchase orders for the rest. Background: Understand material shortages.

- Note: You need to Save the Work Order or Production run first before you can generate Purchase Order.
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Receive the raw materials, then move to In Progress to commit stock. Background: Work order statuses.
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Receiving the Purchase Raw materials - Click the Receive button.

- Clicking the Receive button will automatically redirect you to Receiving Report.
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Moving to In Progress to commit stock
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Click the Edit button

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Click the Status - Select In Progress then save.

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Record production with Quick Complete, then complete the assembly orders (lots & yield).
- Recording Production
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Go to the Production & Logistics Steps tab then click Report Production.

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Click Complete Step to Record Production progress

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- Completing Assembly Order
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On the lower right side panel, locate the Assembly Order Section to update the Assembly Order status.
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Click the Dropdown and change the status to completed.

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- Recording Production
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Click the Transfer to Warehouse

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Transfer Finished Goods window will pop-up to create a Transfer Order.
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Click Create Transfer Order.

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Handy to know on your first run
- Over-production is allowed, and you can record scrap.
- The production run status is mostly informational — the work-order status carries the logic.
- You can import production from a co-manufacturer packing slip.
That's the full loop. Repeat for future runs, and use the FAQ & Troubleshooting collection when you hit a specific question.