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Know What’s Happening in Your Factory - From Materials to Finished Goods

Materials, machines, people and production plans all need to work together. But when every update is in a different register, call or Excel sheet, it is hard to know what is really happening.

YourOrderBook helps you connect the work - from planning materials to recording production, quality checks and finished goods - using manufacturing systems built around your factory.

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Explore a Sample Factory

See How One Product Moves Through the Factory

Let’s follow a simple example: a factory making 100 metal cabinets.

Each stage needs the right information from the one before it. Select an area to see what the team needs to know.

See a sample factory making 100 metal cabinets. Click each area to follow the work.

Step 1 of 5

1. Plan the work

What are we making?

The team plans 100 cabinets. It checks the product details, materials and work that need to be done.

100 cabinets planned

In ERPNextProduction Plan and Bill of Materials (BOM) · sample PLAN-DEMO-100

This is a sample factory illustration, not live production data. Actual steps depend on your products and factory setup.

What If Production Is Ready, but Material Is Short?

A small shortage can affect the whole plan. See what happens when our sample factory does not have enough steel sheets.

The benefit is not just seeing that something is missing. It is helping the right people see the same problem and take the next action.

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Steel sheets for 100 cabinets

Needed for 100 cabinets
100
Available in the example
120
Short
0

When the shortage is visible early, purchasing and production can decide what to do next. The system does not place a supplier order by itself just because this demo shows a shortage.

When Every Team Has a Different Update, Work Slows Down

The store says material is ready. The supervisor is waiting for one part. The office thinks production has started. Later, someone has to call again to find out what is finished.

This happens when planning, materials, production and quality records are kept separately.

When information is separate

  • Ask stores for material status
  • Call the supervisor for progress
  • Check another register for quality
  • Ask again about finished quantity

When the process is connected

WO-DEMO-100100 metal cabinets · sample

  • StoresThe material requirement is visible
  • ProductionWork progress can be recorded
  • QualityQuality checks have a record
  • Finished stockFinished stock is updated through the correct transaction

One connected process helps the team find the latest recorded status instead of depending only on phone calls and memory.

Know What Is Planned, What Is Waiting and What Is Finished

  1. Planning is clear.

    Know the product and quantity planned for production.

  2. Materials are checked.

    Compare what is needed with available stock and identify shortages that need action.

  3. Work is recorded.

    Follow manufacturing work through jobs and workstations, with progress entered by the team.

  4. Quality checks are visible.

    Keep inspection findings with the relevant product and production records.

The aim is a clearer factory process - not more forms for your team to fill in.

Which Part of Manufacturing Do You Want to Improve First?

You do not have to change everything in one go. Start with the area that causes the most delays or confusion.

  • Production Planning & Tracking

    Know what needs to be made, when work is expected, and where a delay may affect the plan.

    Explore Production Planning

  • Bill of Materials (BOM) & Costing

    Keep the list of materials and quantities needed to make each product. Understand the basis of its material and production cost.

    Explore BOM & Costing

  • Work Orders & Job Cards

    Give the team a clear production job and record the work completed at each workstation.

    Explore Work Orders

  • Quality Control & Inspections

    Record product checks, defects and items that need further review.

    Explore Quality Control

Make the System Fit the Way Your Factory Actually Works

Every factory makes different products. A sheet-metal workshop, an assembly unit and a machinery manufacturer will not have exactly the same steps.

We first understand your products, material movement, people and current records. Then we help set up a practical manufacturing process using suitable Frappe and ERPNext capabilities.

Our approach:

  1. 1. Understand your factory

    See how products are made today, where updates are recorded and which steps create delays.

  2. 2. Set up the right process

    Plan the product, materials, work orders, job cards and checks your business needs.

  3. 3. Connect the teams

    Help production, stores, purchasing and other teams work with the right information.

  4. 4. Start with real work

    Test the process with a suitable product or production flow, train the team, and improve it as the business grows.

Some needs can be handled with standard ERPNext features. Others may need configuration, custom work or integration. We assess that before recommending the solution.

Manufacturing Does Not Work Alone

If materials are short, the purchase team needs to know what to buy. When goods are made, the store needs the correct finished-stock record.

Your manufacturing process should connect with purchasing and inventory where it makes sense - without making people enter the same details in different places.

See How Purchase Management Works

Purchasing

Manufacturing

Inventory Management

What Is Stopping Work in Your Factory Today?

Maybe materials arrive late. Maybe progress is not clear. Maybe records are updated after the work is done. Tell us how your factory works today. We’ll help you identify which part to improve first and where a connected manufacturing process could help.

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Start with one real factory problem. You do not need a full software specification.

Frequently Asked Questions About Manufacturing Management

What is manufacturing management software?
Manufacturing management software helps a factory plan production, check materials, manage work orders, record production work and keep related information together. The exact process depends on the products and how the business works.
Can it help us know which materials are needed for production?
Yes. With a correct Bill of Materials (BOM), the system can calculate the material quantities needed for a planned production quantity. Current stock and purchasing needs still depend on correct stock records and the configured process.
Can we use it if we have a small factory?
Yes. A smaller factory can start with a simple process for materials, work orders and production records. It does not need every possible feature from day one.
Does ERPNext support manufacturing?
Yes. ERPNext has manufacturing features such as BOMs, Production Plans, Work Orders, Job Cards, Workstations and Quality Inspections. YourOrderBook can help assess which features fit your factory and how they should be set up.
Can we track work on different machines or workstations?
You can set up workstations and operations, then record job activity through Job Cards. How detailed the tracking is depends on what the team records and whether additional integrations are in place.
What happens when raw materials are not available?
The requirement and shortage can be reviewed as part of production and material planning. The team may need to buy material, adjust the plan or decide on another suitable action. This does not mean a supplier order is always created automatically.
Can quality checks be recorded during production?
Yes. ERPNext supports Quality Inspections, including in-process checks when configured. The factory must still define what to check and who reviews the results.
Will finished stock update automatically when production is completed?
Finished goods are recorded through the appropriate manufacturing and stock transactions. The required records need to be completed and submitted according to the business process. A moving illustration on this website does not update real stock.
Can manufacturing connect with purchasing and inventory?
Yes, manufacturing planning and stock records can work with purchasing and inventory processes in a suitable ERPNext setup. Existing systems may need integration or process changes, depending on how the business operates.
How do we start improving our manufacturing process?
Start with one product or one common production problem. Review its materials, work steps, current records and delays. From there, we can recommend a practical first stage instead of trying to change the whole factory at once.