Manufacturing

In Odoo 16, the Manufacturing Module is used to manage production processes, from planning to actual manufacturing. It helps businesses control every aspect of production, ensuring efficient operations and accurate tracking of inventory, orders, and resources.

Here are the key features of the Manufacturing Module in Odoo 16:
1. Product and Resource Management

Product Management: You can add and configure products to be manufactured, specifying details like name, barcode, categories, and variants (e.g., color or size).
Bill of Materials (BOM): You can set up BOMs that specify the raw materials and components needed for each manufactured product. It also defines the manufacturing methods.

2. Production Management

Manufacturing Orders: You can create manufacturing orders to start production. These orders specify the product to be manufactured and the required quantities.
Work Centers: Resources (work centers or machines) can be assigned to each manufacturing operation. Work centers can also be configured with time constraints.
Production Types: Odoo supports various types of production, including batch or continuous production, based on your business needs.

3. Inventory Management

Stock Integration: The Manufacturing module integrates with the Inventory module to track raw materials and finished products throughout the production process.
Stock Transfers: You can manage stock transfers between different locations during production. For instance, materials can be moved from one warehouse to another.

4. Production Scheduling

Automatic Scheduling: Odoo can automatically schedule manufacturing orders based on resource availability and production lead times.