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Product structures & BOMs
Define what goes into a product and how it is assembled or manufactured.
- Multi-level bill of materials
- Component quantities and units
- Version and effective-date controls
Production & Manufacturing
Turn production plans into controlled output.
Connect bills of materials, production orders, material availability, shop-floor progress, quality checks and manufacturing costs in a coordinated ERP workflow.
✓ Material traceability✓ Planned vs. actual✓ Inventory and finance links
Production control centre
Illustrative planning view · Sample data
Planned orders24Current period
Material readiness86%Illustrative
Completed18Sample output
Work order progress DEMO VIEW
WO-1048
Assembly line A
78%
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Packaging line
52%
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Finishing
24%
Plan
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Production control
Bring manufacturing activities into one workflow
Coordinate demand, materials, people, machines and finished goods with clear operational records. Feature availability depends on your configured modules and processes.
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Production planning
Translate demand and available capacity into production work to schedule.
- Planned and released orders
- Priority and due-date tracking
- Capacity and shift considerations
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Material requirements
Check whether required components are available before work begins.
- Stock availability and reservations
- Shortage and replenishment visibility
- Lot, serial and expiry traceability where used
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Work centres & routing
Map production stages, work centres and expected operations.
- Operation sequence and routing
- Planned setup and run time
- Work-in-progress status
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Quality & non-conformance
Record inspection results and route exceptions for review.
- Incoming and in-process checks
- Accepted, rejected or held quantities
- Rework and disposition records
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Yield, waste & by-products
Compare expected output with actual production and material use.
- Scrap and waste reason codes
- Rework and by-product quantities
- Controlled stock and cost updates
End-to-end process
From demand to finished goods
A production order should create a traceable path from planned requirements to actual material consumption, output, quality status and cost. Use approvals and reconciliations at the points where stock or financial values change.
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Plan demand and productionUse sales demand, forecasts or replenishment needs to prepare a production plan.
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Validate BOM and material availabilityCalculate component requirements, reserve stock and identify shortages before release.
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Release and execute the work orderTrack material issues, operation progress, labour or machine time and work in progress.
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Inspect and record actual outputCapture good quantity, rejects, scrap, rework and quality disposition.
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Receive output and reconcile costPost finished goods, update inventory valuation and transfer production costs using the approved accounting policy.
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 issueLot-aware component movement
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Work in progressOperations, time and output
Quality dispositionAccept, hold, rework or reject
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Finished goods receiptQuantity and valuation update
Control checkpoint Reconcile material issued, good output, scrap, remaining WIP and production cost before closing the order.
Connected operations
Manufacturing does not work in isolation
Reliable production information depends on coordinated inventory, purchasing, sales, maintenance, quality and finance processes.
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Inventory & warehouseReserve and issue components; receive output; track transfers, lots, serials, scrap and stock balances.
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PurchasingTurn material shortages into reviewed purchase requirements and follow receipts through inspection.
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Finance & accountingReconcile material valuation, WIP, finished goods, variance and production-related ledger postings.
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Sales & order fulfilmentUse confirmed demand and delivery dates to inform planning and product availability.
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MaintenanceLink planned production to equipment availability, downtime and maintenance work where configured.
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Quality managementConnect inspection plans, non-conformance, corrective action and product release decisions.
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Waste managementRecord scrap and waste with reason, quantity, disposition, responsible approval and cost impact.
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Logistics & transportCoordinate packaging, staging, loading and dispatch once finished goods are released.
Visibility & accountability
Measure production performance with context
Use operational reports to understand why output, usage or costs differ from the plan—not just whether a target was met.
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Plan vs. actual
Compare planned and completed quantities, start and finish dates, operation time and order status.
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Material variance
Review expected component usage against actual issues, returns, scrap and substitutions.
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Production costing
Analyse material, labour and overhead components where reliable data and costing methods are configured.
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Traceability
Trace input lots or serials to production orders and finished goods where lot/serial tracking is enabled.
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Quality yield
Track accepted output, rejected units, rework and reasons for non-conformance.
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Capacity & downtime
Review work-centre utilisation, bottlenecks and recorded downtime when execution data is captured.
Frequently asked questions
Production & manufacturing FAQs
Understand the workflows to assess before configuring a manufacturing ERP.
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 track multiple production stages?
Production routing can represent a sequence of operations and work centres, with progress recorded at each stage. The detail available depends on the configured production execution process.
How should scrap and waste be handled?
Record actual quantities and reason codes, apply approval controls, and route material to the correct disposition—such as rework, quarantine, scrap or by-product. Inventory and cost impacts should be posted consistently.
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 it calculate manufacturing cost?
Manufacturing cost can be evaluated from material consumption and, where captured, labour, machine time and overhead allocations. The costing method and variance treatment need to be configured for your business.
Does this guarantee statutory or industry compliance?
No. Compliance depends on your industry, jurisdiction, operating procedures and system configuration. Validate applicable standards, controls, traceability and reporting requirements with qualified specialists before relying on the system for regulated production.
Make every production order traceable.
Discuss your bill of materials, production stages, inventory controls, waste handling and costing requirements with the LaraOffice team.
