Record production runs that convert raw materials into finished goods.
Go to Inventory → Manufacturing. Stat cards show Total entries, Total Cost, This Month count, and Average Cost. The list shows Number, Date, Reference, Narration, and Total Cost.
Click New Manufacturing and fill in:
Header
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
| Number | Auto-generated |
| Date | Production date (required) |
| Reference | Optional batch or lot number |
| Narration | Description of the production run (required) |
Materials Consumed
Add one line per raw material or component consumed:
| Column | Description |
|---|---|
| Item | Goods item consumed (required) |
| Location | Inventory location items are taken from (required) |
| Quantity | Quantity consumed |
| Unit Cost | Filled automatically from weighted average cost |
Finished Goods Produced
Add one line per finished item produced:
| Column | Description |
|---|---|
| Item | Goods item produced (required) |
| Location | Inventory location to receive the finished goods (required) |
| Quantity | Quantity produced |
| Unit Cost | Cost assigned to the finished good |
Direct Costs (optional)
Add lines for overhead, labour, or other production costs charged directly:
| Column | Description |
|---|---|
| Credit Account | GL account to credit (e.g., Wages Payable, Utilities Payable) |
| Amount | Cost amount |
| Narration | Cost description |
Click Save to record the entry. Inventory and the ledger are updated immediately.
When a manufacturing entry is saved:
If you have a Bill of Materials (BOM) set up for the finished good, select it from the BOM dropdown and enter the quantity to produce. Click Load from BOM to auto-fill all component lines and direct costs. You can still edit the lines before saving.
