In this chapter, we will cover how you can use Odoo to manage the process of manufacturing products. Once you have received the required raw materials in your inventory, you can begin manufacturing the end product. Part of the functionality of an ERP system is to assist you in scheduling orders based on the available resources. One of these resources is, of course, the raw materials. Other resources could include the available labor or the availability of a particular machine. Essentially, the goal is to schedule the manufacturing order such that all the necessary resources are available and to produce the final product for on-time delivery.
In this chapter, we will cover the following topics:
- Making manufacturing orders
- Producing a custom product
- Building a work center
- Routing orders
- Creating orders with routing and a work center
- Reversing a bill...