The Sovman Works Order module integrates with Sage Line 100 Stock Control, Sales Order Processing, Purchase Ledger and Nominal Ledger modules and the Sovman Bill of Materials, Materials Planning and Capacity Planning modules.

Works orders may be created by releasing from Sage Line 100 sales orders or by creating directly within the works order module.

Sales orders may be partially released and partially completed.

When a works order is released, the requirement is exploded through the Bill of Materials (BOM) and the stock of components/sub-assemblies is allocated. The assembly quantity is recorded as planned.

Shortages may be displayed or reported. Orders may subsequently be de-allocated. When stock is received, this may be allocated manually or automatically to clear shortages.

Once released, the works order may be issued. The component/sub-assembly stock is reduced and the assembly quantity transferred from planned to work-in-progress.

Orders may be tracked through a number of user-defined stages before completion. Once completed, the assembly quantity is transferred from work-in-progress to stock. Where the works order originates from a sales order, the sales order is automatically released once the works order is completed.

The Works Order module includes a full sub-contractor facility. Sub-contract orders may be raised on suppliers, accounting for work-in-progress at sub-contractors, and invoices may be approved.

Features

• Serial or batch tracking of items as per the Sage Line 100 Stock Control module is available.
• The Works Order module uses the Sage Line 100 multi-depot and location facility. Stock is allocated for a depot and across locations. When a shortage is cleared, the depot is identified and the location of stock may be selected.
• Full shortage control. Shortages may be viewed on screen and reported. When stock is received, shortages may be cleared manually or automatically.
• Full order tracking is available. Up to ten user-defined production stages may be specified. Each stage is linked to a product group and may be specified as optional or mandatory. Orders may be issued and completed at the same time to speed up processing.
• A back flush function will allow only completed product quantities to be input. This will then 'back flush' to issue and complete all stages through to raw materials.
• A full sub-contractor function handles work in progress at suppliers. Material is received at the original material cost plus the sub-contract labour. Purchase invoices may then be approved and posted to Sage Line 100 Ledgers automatically.
• Works order paperwork is generated including comments/narrative.
• Effective dates for both assemblies and components are checked when exploding through the BOM.
• Partial quantities may be processed. Sales orders may be released into the works order system as partials. Works orders may be partially completed, the balance remaining outstanding or scrapped. Over completions are also allowed.
• A works order may be exploded multi-level through the BOM, producing works orders at all required levels. These are subsequently linked when shortages at lower levels are released.
• The works order handles variable quantity items within the BOM. When a variable item is encountered, the required quantity is requested. Variables may be used where quantities are unknown until time of order, e.g. length of cable or where product has features that can be selected, e.g. with or without CD-Rom drive.
• After completion, works orders may be written to history for reporting purposes.
• The works order is costed at material, labour and overhead. This information is output to history for analysis.