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Manufacturing

Formulations & Production Orders

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🏭 Manufacturing Module

A practical step-by-step guide for all manufacturing operations - from creating formulations to adding the final product to inventory.

1 Introduction: What is the Manufacturing Module?

The Manufacturing Module in Hunt ERP is an integrated system that helps you manage the entire manufacturing process from start to finish. From the moment you decide to manufacture a product, until the final product enters the warehouse ready for sale.

The Concept Simply

Imagine you want to manufacture 1000 boxes of a certain product. The cycle goes as follows:

  • Define the required raw materials and their quantities (Formulation)
  • Request manufacturing of that quantity (Job Order)
  • Distribute the work across departments (Production Order)
  • Issue raw materials from the warehouse
  • Start actual manufacturing stage by stage
  • When the product is finished, it enters the warehouse as a final product
Who uses this module?
  • Production Manager: Plans, approves production orders and monitors all departments
  • Department Supervisor: Views orders assigned to their department and manages manufacturing
  • Warehouse Manager: Approves material issuance and final product additions
  • Quality Control: Performs tests on raw materials and final products
2 Initial Setup (Before You Start)

Before you start manufacturing, you need to do a one-time initial setup. These steps are done once and then used for all production orders.

First: Create Manufacturing Departments

A department is where a part of manufacturing takes place. For example: Mixing Department, Filling Department, Packaging Department.

1Go to: Manufacturing → Departments → Add New Department
2Enter the department name and code (e.g., MIX-01)
3Select the user responsible for the department
This person will see the production orders assigned to their department in the dashboard
4Enter a description (optional) and click Save
📌 The department supervisor can only see orders assigned to their department. The admin can see all departments.
Second: Create Stages, Groups, and Machines

Each department has stages (e.g., Filling Department has filling stage and sealing stage). Each stage has machine groups.

1Go to: Manufacturing → Stages & Groups
2Select the department and add stages
E.g., Initial mixing, Final mixing - set the expected duration in days
3For each stage, add a machine group (e.g., Large Mixers)
4For each group, add the machines used in it
Third: Register Machines
1Go to: Manufacturing → Machines → Add Machine
2Enter the machine code, name, and select type
Types: Production / Packaging / Quality / Support
3Enter purchase price and expected life years
The system will automatically calculate depreciation per operating hour
4Enter operating cost per hour
This cost is added to the final product cost
Fourth: Register Workers
1Go to: Manufacturing → Workers → Add Worker
2Enter name and phone number
3Enter national ID (14 digits)
The system automatically extracts birth date and gender from the national ID
Fifth: Setup Quality Tests
1Go to: Manufacturing → Quality Control → Test Groups
2Create a group (e.g., Chemical Tests)
3Add tests (e.g., Acidity Level, Moisture Level)
💡 Take your time with the initial setup. The more accurate the data, the better the system works.
3 Creating a Product Recipe (Formulation)

A formulation is a product recipe - it defines what raw materials you need and in what quantities to produce a certain amount of the final product. Think of it like a cooking recipe.

1Go to: Manufacturing → Formulations → Create New Formulation
The system will auto-generate a unique batch number
2Select the final product
This is the product you want to manufacture
3Set the unit and base quantity for the formulation
E.g., This formulation produces 100 kg of the product
4Add raw materials
For each material: product, quantity, unit, unit price. E.g., 50 kg flour + 20 liters water + 5 kg sugar
5Add packaging materials
E.g., 100 carton boxes + 100 lids + 100 labels
6Add quality tests for each component (optional)
For each component, set the test and acceptable range (from - to)
7Add direct and indirect costs
E.g., Labor 500 EGP, Energy 200 EGP, Rent 100 EGP
8Define the manufacturing stages in order
E.g., Mixing Dept (initial + final mixing) → Filling Dept (filling + sealing)
9Click Save
The system auto-calculates: raw material cost, packaging cost, total costs, and unit cost
💡 If you have a formulation similar to an existing one, you can duplicate it and modify instead of starting from scratch.
4 Creating a Job Order

After creating the formulation, now you want to request manufacturing a specific quantity. E.g., The formulation produces 100 kg, and you need 500 kg. So the job order = 500 kg.

1Go to: Manufacturing → Job Orders → Create New Order
2Select the formulation
The system will automatically display the final product and its unit
3Enter the required quantity
The system auto-calculates the multiplier (500 / 100 = 5) and multiplies all component quantities by 5
4Set the expected start and end dates
5Review the cost summary and click Save
Splitting a Job Order

You don't have to manufacture the entire quantity at once. You can split it into multiple production orders. E.g., First order = 200 kg, Second order = 300 kg. The system tracks the remaining quantity automatically.

⚠️ When you approve a production order, the quantity is deducted from the job order. If you cancel the production order, the quantity is restored.
5 Creating a Production Order

A production order is the actual order that gets executed in the departments. You specify who does what and where.

1Go to: Manufacturing → Production Orders → Create New Order
2Select the job order
Only shows orders with remaining quantity
3Set the target quantity
Must be less than or equal to the remaining quantity
4Set the maximum allowed waste
E.g., If manufacturing 200 kg, you may allow 10 kg waste
5Assign components to departments
For each component, select the responsible department. E.g., Raw materials → Mixing Dept, Packaging → Packaging Dept
6Select the starting department
The first department to start work. Remaining departments work in sequence
7Set the priority
Normal / High / Urgent / Emergency
8Click Save
The order is saved as a draft and can be modified
📌 At this stage, the order is still a draft. Nothing has been executed. You can edit or delete freely.
6 Approving a Production Order

After reviewing the production order and everything is correct, approve it to start execution.

1Click the Approve button on the production order screen
What happens automatically?
  • The quantity is deducted from the job order
  • The starting department is activated with status (Pending) - the supervisor can see it
  • Other departments status is (Not Started) - until their turn comes
  • The production order status changes from draft to approved
Practical Example

Production order for 200 kg going through 3 departments: Mixing → Filling → Packaging

  • Mixing Dept: Status (Pending) - supervisor can see it and is ready to start
  • Filling Dept: Status (Not Started) - supervisor cannot see it yet
  • Packaging Dept: Status (Not Started) - supervisor cannot see it yet

When the Mixing Dept finishes, the Filling Dept is automatically activated. And so on.

⚠️ After approval, you cannot edit the production order. If you need to change something, you must cancel it and create a new one.
7 Material Check

Before a department starts working, it must verify that the required raw materials are available in the warehouse and their quality is good.

1The department supervisor opens their dashboard
They will find the production order in the (Pending) section
2Click on the order and select (Material Check)
3Select the warehouse to issue from
4The system displays the list of required components
For each: Required qty - Available qty - Status (Green=Available / Yellow=Insufficient / Red=Not Available)
5Quality tests (optional)
Record each test result. E.g., Flour moisture required 10%-14%, actual 12% = Passed
6Click Confirm Check
Department status changes to (Waiting Approval)
💡 If a material is not available, you can select another warehouse or wait until it becomes available.
8 Material Issuance from Warehouse

After the check, the system automatically creates a material issue request with the required materials.

1The system creates the issue request automatically
With all components, quantities, and correct units
2The warehouse manager reviews and approves
3Actual issuance takes place
Materials are deducted from warehouse stock. Department status changes to (Ready to Manufacture)
Additional Material Issuance During Manufacturing

If you need extra materials during manufacturing:

1From the stage execution screen, request additional materials
2The system creates a new issue request
3After approval, manufacturing continues
9 Starting Manufacturing in the Department
1The department supervisor opens the dashboard
They will find the order with status (Ready to Manufacture)
2Click (Start Manufacturing)
Department status changes to (In Progress) and the production order as well

From here, the supervisor starts executing stages one by one.

📌 The admin can see all departments and all orders. The supervisor can only see their department.
10 Executing Production Stages
Starting a Stage
1Select the required stage
2Select the group and machine
E.g., Mixers Group → Mixer #3
3Select the operator (worker)
4Enter the input quantity
The system verifies it doesn't exceed the allowed maximum
5Click Start Stage
Completing a Stage
1Enter the produced quantity
2Enter waste quantity (if any)
3Select the product destination:
• Next stage in the same department\n• Next department (if all stages in this dept are done)\n• Final product warehouse (if this is the last department)
4Click Complete Stage
The system records quantities, time, and worker log automatically
11 Department Completion and Handover

When a department finishes all its stages, it hands over to the next department automatically:

1The last stage completes and you selected destination (Next Department)
2The system creates a department transfer automatically
3The sending department changes to (Completed)
4The receiving department activates and starts a new cycle
Material check → Issuance → Manufacturing → Handover
Full Practical Example

Production order 200 kg: Mixing → Filling → Packaging

  • Mixing Dept: 200 kg input → 190 kg output (10 kg waste)
  • Filling Dept: 190 kg → 185 boxes (5 kg waste)
  • Packaging Dept: 185 boxes → 183 finished boxes (2 waste)
  • The 183 boxes are added to warehouse as final product
12 Adding Final Product to Warehouse

The last step in the manufacturing cycle. The product is finished and ready to enter the warehouse.

1The addition request is created automatically
When the last stage in the last department completes
2The warehouse manager reviews and approves
Upon approval, the system:
  • Calculates manufacturing cost from approved issue requests
  • Adds the quantity to warehouse stock
  • Creates an accounting entry (Debit: Inventory, Credit: Purchases)
⚠️ The cost must be greater than zero. Make sure materials were issued correctly or the formulation has prices.
💡 After approval, the product is available for sale. The manufacturing cycle is complete!
13 Machine Management & Maintenance
Machine Monitoring

The system automatically calculates for each machine: operating hours, consumption percentage, cost, and average monthly maintenance.

Logging Maintenance
1Go to: Machines → Select Machine → Add Maintenance
2Select maintenance type
Preventive / Corrective / Emergency / Overhaul
3Enter cost, downtime, technician name, and spare parts
4Set the next maintenance date and click Save
14 Quality Control

During material check before issuance:

1For each component, enter the actual test percentage
2The system compares actual vs required
Within range = Passed (Green) / Out of range = Failed (Red)
3The system calculates variance automatically
E.g., Required 12%, Actual 13% = Variance +1%
15 Waste Tracking

Waste is recorded automatically when you complete a stage and enter the waste quantity. For each waste: quantity, cost, reason, whether recyclable.

Reports show: total waste by period, analysis by stage, reason, and department.

💡 Review waste reports regularly. If a stage has high waste, there may be an issue with the machine or materials.
16 Worker Management & Performance

The system automatically records each worker's performance: quantities produced, working hours, efficiency rate, and waste rate.

1Go to: Manufacturing → Worker Reports
2You will find a summary of each worker's performance
3Click on a worker for details
4Filter by period or department + export to Excel
17 Material Reception & Virtual Warehouses
Receiving Raw Materials
1Go to: Manufacturing → Reception → New Reception
2Select ownership: Company or Customer
3Add received items
The system auto-generates a batch number and barcode for each item
4Click Save → Items enter the virtual warehouse with status (Pending)
5After review: Approve (Accepted) or Reject (Rejected)
Virtual Warehouses

Virtual warehouses are separate from actual warehouses. They are used to track materials before they enter the official inventory.

18 Reports & Dashboards
Department Supervisor Dashboard
  • Pending: Orders needing check or issuance
  • In Progress: Orders currently being manufactured
  • Completed: Finished orders
Admin Dashboard

The admin can see all departments and can monitor, assign, and transfer orders.

Department Reports

For each department: order count, quantities, efficiency, costs, and department ranking by performance.

Production Planning

Overview of all orders with statistics by status, priority, delays, and readiness check.

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Sales

The detailed guide for this module is being prepared and will be available soon.

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Purchases

The detailed guide for this module is being prepared and will be available soon.

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Inventory

The detailed guide for this module is being prepared and will be available soon.

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Accounting

The detailed guide for this module is being prepared and will be available soon.

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Human Resources

The detailed guide for this module is being prepared and will be available soon.

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Point of Sale

The detailed guide for this module is being prepared and will be available soon.