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Product structure & BOM
Define product components and manufacturing requirements.
- Multi-level bill of materials
- Component quantities and units
- Version and effective-date controls
Production & Manufacturing
Plan smarter. Produce with control.
Coordinate production orders, bills of materials, component availability, shop-floor execution, quality outcomes and manufacturing costs through connected ERP workflows.
✓ Material visibility✓ Order traceability✓ Connected costing
Manufacturing operations
Illustrative dashboard · Sample data
Work orders24Sample period
Material ready86%Illustrative
Completed18Sample output
WO-1048 · AssemblyMaterial issued · Operation 3 of 4
78%WO-1049 · PackagingIn progress · Quality check pending
52%WO-1050 · FinishingAwaiting component availability
24%1Plan
→2Issue
→3Produce
→4Receive
Manufacturing capabilities
Connect every stage of production
Build a traceable flow from product structure and demand to materials, production execution, finished goods and cost review. Actual functionality depends on your configured modules and processes.
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Production planning
Organise work around demand, due dates and available capacity.
- Planned and released work orders
- Priorities and target dates
- Shift and capacity considerations
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Material requirements
Validate component readiness before production is released.
- Availability and reservations
- Shortage and replenishment visibility
- Lot, serial and expiry tracking where required
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Routing & work centres
Represent the sequence of operations used to make a product.
- Operation sequence and work centres
- Planned setup and run times
- Work-in-progress status
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Quality control
Record inspections and make quality disposition visible.
- Incoming and in-process checks
- Accepted, held and rejected quantities
- Rework and non-conformance records
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Yield, scrap & by-products
Compare expected production with actual consumption and output.
- Scrap quantities and reason codes
- Rework and by-product records
- Controlled stock and cost updates
End-to-end workflow
From production demand to finished stock
Keep a clear record of the material and work that goes into each order. Apply approvals and reconciliation at every point where quantities, inventory values or financial balances change.
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Plan demand and scheduleUse confirmed orders, forecasts or replenishment needs to prepare production requirements.
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Validate BOM and materialsCalculate component demand, check available stock and identify shortages before release.
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Release and executeRecord material issues, operation progress, time and work-in-progress quantities.
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Inspect actual outputCapture good units, rejects, scrap, rework and inspection outcomes.
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Receive and reconcilePost finished goods and reconcile inventory valuation, WIP and production costs using approved policies.
Production order lifecycle
Illustrative process map — adapt statuses and approvals to your operation.
Demand / forecastQuantity, due date, priority
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Production planCapacity and material check
Material issueComponent movement and traceability
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Work in progressOperations, time and output
Quality dispositionAccept, hold, rework or reject
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Finished-goods receiptStock and valuation update
Production close checkpoint Reconcile components issued and returned, good output, scrap, remaining WIP and production cost before closing the order.
Connected ERP operations
Keep production connected to the business
Manufacturing results are more useful when the relevant inventory, purchasing, sales, maintenance and finance processes stay aligned.
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Inventory & warehouseReserve and issue components, receive finished goods and track transfers, lots, serials and scrap.
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PurchasingConvert reviewed material shortages into purchase requirements and track incoming components.
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Finance & accountingReconcile material valuation, work in progress, finished goods and production variances.
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Sales & fulfilmentUse demand and promised delivery dates to inform production priorities and product availability.
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MaintenanceCoordinate planned work with equipment availability and recorded downtime where configured.
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Quality managementConnect inspection plans, non-conformance and product-release decisions.
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Waste managementRecord scrap and waste with reason codes, approvals, disposition and cost impact.
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Logistics & fulfilmentCoordinate staging, packing, loading and dispatch after finished goods are released.
Operational visibility
Reports that help explain performance
Compare planned outcomes with actual execution so teams can investigate the reasons behind delays, usage differences and cost variances.
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Plan vs. actual output
Compare planned and completed quantities, order dates, operation times and order status.
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Material usage variance
Review expected component usage against actual issues, returns, scrap and substitutions.
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Manufacturing cost
Analyse material, labour and overhead components when reliable source data and costing methods are configured.
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Batch traceability
Trace input lots or serials to production orders and finished goods when tracking is enabled.
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Yield and quality
Review accepted output, rejects, rework and recorded non-conformance reasons.
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Capacity and downtime
Review work-centre utilisation, bottlenecks and downtime where execution data is captured.
Frequently asked questions
Production & manufacturing FAQs
Key questions to consider when planning a manufacturing ERP workflow.
Can production orders reserve raw materials?
A connected workflow can calculate component demand, check stock and reserve available quantities before releasing an order. Reservation rules, shortage handling and release permissions should be confirmed during implementation.
Can we manage multiple production stages?
Production routing can represent a sequence of operations and work centres, with progress recorded at each stage. The level of detail depends on the configured production execution process.
How are scrap and waste recorded?
Capture actual quantities and reason codes, then apply the correct disposition—such as rework, quarantine, scrap or by-product. Inventory and cost impacts should be posted consistently and reviewed with the appropriate approvals.
Does production update inventory and accounting?
The intended workflow connects component issues and finished-goods receipts to inventory records and relevant accounting entries. Validate posting rules, valuation methods, WIP treatment and reconciliation reports before live use.
Can the system calculate manufacturing cost?
Manufacturing cost can be evaluated from material consumption and, where captured, labour, machine time and overhead allocations. Costing methods and variance treatment must be configured for your business.
Does the page guarantee manufacturing compliance?
No. Compliance depends on your industry, jurisdiction, operating procedures and system configuration. Validate applicable standards, traceability, safety and reporting requirements with qualified specialists.
Build a more traceable production workflow.
Discuss your bill of materials, production stages, material controls, waste handling, quality checks and costing requirements with the LaraOffice team.
