MFG/PRO 9.0 User Guide Volume 3: Manufacturing - QAD.com

Released
A released order is like an allocated order except that detail allocations
are made for its components and its operations are scheduled. Depending
on which program is used, a picklist or routing can be printed when an
order is released. The picklist uses detail allocations to indicate the
specific inventory detail records to pick for the order.
You can record inventory transactions or labor feedback against work
orders with status Released.
Closed
Work orders are typically closed when the items are received. For most
purposes, this ends the life cycle. You cannot process inventory
transactions for closed orders. However, additional labor can be reported
until either:
• The operations are closed in Shop Floor Control.
• Work Order Accounting Close (16.21) is executed.
Routing Code
Work order routings, identified by routing codes, specify the operations,
or steps, required to manufacture an item. Set up routings and operations
using the Routings/Work Centers module. Link routings to items using
Item Master Maintenance (1.4.1) or Item Data Maintenance (1.4.3).
When a work order is created, the standard routing is copied into it. As
work progresses, required changes can be made to this copy using Work
Order Routing Maintenance (16.13.13). This way, what actually happens
can be compared to the standard. Monitor work order operations using the
Shop Floor Control module.
Once the work order status is Exploded, Allocated, or Released, no more
changes can be made to the routing.
WORK ORDERS 101
Tip
This status is useful
for reporting.
Ï See “Routings/
Work Centers” on
page 25.
Ï See Chapter 7,
“Shop Floor
Control,” on
page 125.