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Production

The Production module (Produktion) allows you to manage manufacturing orders and disassembly processes in ZeyOS. It tracks how raw materials are consumed to produce finished goods, or how finished products are broken down into components.

Overview​

The Production module is organized into two tabs:

TabDescription
Manufacturing (Fertigungen)Production orders that consume materials to create finished articles
Disassembly (Demontagen)Processes that break down finished articles into individual components

Manufacturing Columns​

The Manufacturing tab displays production orders with the following columns:

ColumnDescription
Transaction No.Unique production order number
DateDate of the production order
AssigneeUser responsible for the production order
ArticleThe finished article being produced
StatusCurrent processing status
Production FactorMultiplier for the production quantities
  • Activity — Filter by status:
    • Manufacturing Drafts (Fertigungsentwürfe)
    • Booked (Gebuchte)
    • Cancelled (Stornierte)
    • Closed (Geschlossene Fertigungen)

Bill of Materials (BOM)​

Before creating manufacturing orders, you need to define the Bill of Materials (Stückliste) for your finished articles. The BOM specifies which component articles and quantities are needed to produce one unit of the finished product.

BOMs are configured through the Components relationship on each article:

  1. Open the article in the Inventory Management module.
  2. In the article's detail view, navigate to the Components section.
  3. Add the required component articles with their quantities.

For example, a "Desk Set" article might have the following BOM:

  • 1x Desktop Surface
  • 4x Table Leg
  • 1x Hardware Kit (screws, bolts)

When a manufacturing order is created for the finished article, ZeyOS automatically populates the input materials from the BOM. The Production Factor then multiplies these quantities — a factor of 3 would produce 3 desk sets, consuming 3x each component quantity.

Creating a Manufacturing Order​

To create a new manufacturing order:

  1. Navigate to the Manufacturing tab.
  2. Click the New Manufacturing Order button.
  3. Select the finished article to be produced. The BOM components are loaded automatically.
  4. Review and adjust the bill of materials (input articles and quantities) if needed.
  5. Set the Production Factor to determine how many units to produce.
  6. Click Save to create as a draft, or Book to finalize.

Manufacturing Workflow​

A typical manufacturing workflow follows these steps:

  1. Create Draft — Define the article to produce and the required materials
  2. Book — Confirm the production order, which deducts raw materials from stock and adds the finished article to inventory
  3. Close — Mark the production order as completed

When a manufacturing order is booked, ZeyOS automatically:

  • Reduces stock levels for all input materials
  • Increases stock levels for the produced article
  • Records the transaction in the inventory transaction log

Disassembly​

The Disassembly tab works as the reverse of manufacturing. It allows you to break down a finished article into its component parts, updating stock levels accordingly.

Creating a Disassembly Order​

  1. Navigate to the Disassembly tab.
  2. Click the New Disassembly Order button.
  3. Select the finished article to be disassembled. The BOM components are loaded as the expected output materials.
  4. Set the Production Factor to define how many units to disassemble.
  5. Click Save to create as a draft, or Book to finalize.

When a disassembly order is booked, ZeyOS automatically:

  • Reduces stock of the finished article
  • Increases stock of each component article according to the BOM
  • Records the transaction in the inventory transaction log

Use Cases​

  • Recycling or reclaiming materials from products
  • Correcting manufacturing errors by reversing production
  • Breaking down assemblies for individual part resale
  • Quality-related product recalls requiring disassembly for inspection

Production Statuses​

Production orders (both manufacturing and disassembly) use the following statuses:

StatusDescription
DraftThe order is being prepared and has not yet been executed.
BookedThe order has been confirmed and stock levels have been adjusted.
CancelledThe order has been cancelled.
ClosedThe order has been completed and finalized.

Tips​

  • Define BOMs carefully — Ensure component quantities are accurate before creating manufacturing orders. Changes to a BOM do not retroactively affect existing orders.
  • Use the Production Factor to scale production quantities up or down without modifying the bill of materials.
  • Review the Transactions tab in Inventory Management to verify that stock levels were correctly adjusted after booking.
  • Keep manufacturing orders as drafts until all materials are confirmed available to avoid stock discrepancies.
  • Use the Price Lists Production: Min/Max types to control production costing.