Improve the management of your laboratory tests with production orders

Production orders play a crucial role in managing lab trials, sample production, and industrial testing. This blog explores how production orders in beCPG can optimize your laboratory tests.

What advantages do production orders bring ?

Production orders in beCPG offer several advantages for efficient laboratory test management. They enable precise management of laboratory stock, tracking available quantities and ensuring that the necessary raw materials are in stock. They also track the batches of materials used. This ensures that each batch is correctly used and documented, improving the quality and conformity of manufactured products.

How to create production orders in beCPG?

Creating a production order is quick and intuitive. Simply fill in the essential information, such as the order name, internal batch number, and select the corresponding finished product. Then, specify the quantity to be produced to complete the operation.

The product composition will be automatically recalculated by the software based on this quantity. This ensures accuracy in raw material and component requirements. This automation not only saves time but also enhances the overall efficiency of the manufacturing process.

How to consolidate information into a production document?

In the report tab, a production datasheet specific to the production order is available. This datasheet gathers all the necessary information to track and document the production process. The report provides an overview of the manufacturing process, allowing managers to supervise each step. Additionally, it facilitates consistent process evaluation.

Furthermore, this report can be downloaded in various formats such as PDF, Word, or Excel, making data sharing and analysis easier.

How to manage inventory and allocate materials?

Accurate and automated inventory management helps prevent stockouts, minimize excess, and reduce costs associated with manual management. For optimal inventory management in beCPG, it’s essential to update your raw material (RM) stock levels in the “Available Stock” list

Once the stock levels are updated, the allocation list within the production order will be immediately refreshed. Various details are available in this list:

• Quantity: Recalculated based on the quantity specified in the trial properties.
• Status:
  • Simulation: Indicates that the stock is sufficient to carry out the production order.
  • Rejected: Indicates that the stock is insufficient to complete the production order.
• Batch: Allows selection of the batch used by editing the line.

When the production order is executed, the stock of each material is updated based on the quantity consumed. If a material is in the “rejected” status, the stock count will not be adjusted, thereby avoiding management errors.

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