Advanced Stock Management: Manufacturing and Production

Advanced Stock Management: Manufacturing and Production

Overview

This article will guide you through the key aspects of manufacturing and production in iVendNext, including Material Transfer for Manufacturing, Material Consumption, and Production Entries.



Key Concepts in Manufacturing Stock Management

1. Raw Materials

Raw materials are the basic components used in the production process. These are typically stored in a Raw Materials Warehouse and transferred to the production department as needed.


2. Work-in-Progress (WIP)

WIP refers to items that are in the process of being manufactured but are not yet completed. These are stored in a WIP Warehouse during the production process.


3. Finished Goods

Finished goods are the final products ready for sale or distribution. These are stored in a Finished Goods Warehouse after production is complete.


4. Bill of Materials (BOM)

A BOM is a list of raw materials, components, and sub-assemblies required to manufacture a finished product. It serves as a blueprint for production.



How iVendNext Supports Manufacturing and Production

iVendNext provides several features to support manufacturing and production processes, including:


1. Material Transfer for Manufacturing

This feature allows businesses to transfer raw materials from the Raw Materials Warehouse to the WIP Warehouse for production.


Steps to Create a Material Transfer for Manufacturing

  1. Go to Home > Stock > Stock Transactions > Stock Entry.

  2. Click on New to create a new Stock Entry.

  3. Select the Purpose as Material Transfer for Manufacture.

  4. Enter the Posting Date and Time.

  5. Select the Source Warehouse (Raw Materials Warehouse) and the Target Warehouse (WIP Warehouse).

  6. In the Items Table, add the raw materials to be transferred.

  7. Click Save and Submit.



2. Material Consumption for Manufacture

This feature records the consumption of raw materials during the production process.


Steps to Create a Material Consumption Entry

  1. Go to Home > Stock > Stock Transactions > Stock Entry.

  2. Click on New to create a new Stock Entry.

  3. Select the Purpose as Material Consumption for Manufacture.

  4. Enter the Posting Date and Time.

  5. Select the Source Warehouse (WIP Warehouse).

  6. In the Items Table, add the raw materials consumed during production.

  7. Click Save and Submit.



3. Production Entry (Manufacture)

This feature records the production of finished goods from raw materials.


Steps to Create a Production Entry

  1. Go to Home > Stock > Stock Transactions > Stock Entry.

  2. Click on New to create a new Stock Entry.

  3. Select the Purpose as Manufacture.

  4. Enter the Posting Date and Time.

  5. Select the Source Warehouse (WIP Warehouse) and the Target Warehouse (Finished Goods Warehouse).

  6. In the Items Table, add the raw materials consumed and the finished goods produced.

  7. Click Save and Submit.




Key Features of Manufacturing Stock Management in iVendNext

1. Bill of Materials (BOM) Integration

iVendNext integrates with the BOM to automatically fetch the list of raw materials required for production. This ensures that all necessary components are available before starting the production process.


2. Multi-Level BOM

For complex manufacturing processes, iVendNext supports Multi-Level BOMs, which include sub-assemblies and intermediate products. This allows businesses to manage multi-stage production processes efficiently.


3. Process Loss Tracking

iVendNext allows businesses to track Process Loss, which refers to the loss of raw materials during production. This helps in accurately calculating the cost of production and identifying areas for improvement.


4. Accounting Integration

All manufacturing transactions in iVendNext are integrated with the accounting system. The system automatically generates accounting entries for raw material consumption, finished goods production, and process loss.



Example Scenario: Manufacturing Process in iVendNext

Scenario

A furniture manufacturer produces wooden chairs. The production process involves the following steps:


  1. Transfer raw materials (wood, nails, varnish) from the Raw Materials Warehouse to the WIP Warehouse.

  2. Consume raw materials during production.

  3. Produce finished goods (wooden chairs) and transfer them to the Finished Goods Warehouse.


Steps

  1. Material Transfer for Manufacturing:

    • Create a Stock Entry with the purpose Material Transfer for Manufacture.

    • Transfer wood, nails, and varnish from the Raw Materials Warehouse to the WIP Warehouse.


  1. Material Consumption for Manufacture:

    • Create a Stock Entry with the purpose Material Consumption for Manufacture.

    • Record the consumption of wood, nails, and varnish during production.


  1. Production Entry (Manufacture):

    • Create a Stock Entry with the purpose of Manufacture.

    • Add the finished goods (wooden chairs) to the Finished Goods Warehouse.


Result

  • The system tracks the movement of raw materials, WIP, and finished goods.

  • Accounting entries are automatically generated for raw material consumption and finished goods production.



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