Settings
By going to the Manufacturing module’s Configuration menu then choosing the Settings option, you may modify the system to match your manufacturing procedures. Enabling Work Orders for thorough task management, using the Master Production Schedule (MPS) for planning, and keeping track of By-Products in bills of materials are important choices. Work Centers may be set up with efficiency parameters, Subcontracting can be configured, and product variations can be managed. To improve total production efficiency, further capabilities include Quality Management, Manufacturing Order Management, Allocation Reports as well as Security Lead Time options can be configured as per the requirement.
Work Centers
Work Centers are the core of production activities, serving as dedicated spaces or units where manufacturing processes occur. The Odoo 17 Manufacturing module allows users to create and manage multiple work centers, ensuring that every production activity is assigned a proper space. This feature helps ensure quality at each stage of production.
To set up a new work center, navigate to the settings and activate the Work Center option. After activation, the work center setup page becomes accessible, displaying existing work centers and their configurations.
To create a new work center, users need to provide the details include;
● Work Center Name: Identifies the specific work center.
● Tags: Helps with categorization.
● Alternative Work Center: Specifies an alternative center if the primary is unavailable.
● Code: Unique identifier for the work center.
● Working Hours: Availability of the work center.
Odoo 18 also introduces Alternative Work Centers, allowing for flexible production routing if the original work center is unavailable. Additionally, users can specify:
● Capacity: The number of items the work center can produce simultaneously.
● OEE Targets: Overall Equipment Effectiveness goals to ensure efficiency.
● Cost per Hour, Setup Time, and Cleanup Time: Essential for calculating production costs accurately.
The Specific Capacities tab allows for more precise definitions, including product type and unit of measure (UoM), enabling efficient management of specialized production requirements.
After entering the necessary information, users can save the new work center, adding it to the list of available centers.
Operations
Let's explore how to quickly assign various processes within Odoo's production module. These processes, referred to as operations, are production procedures established by the Odoo software. Effective coordination of these operations across different work centers ensures that high-quality products are efficiently produced for clients. Setting up and managing operations in the manufacturing module is straightforward. You can access this feature through the Configuration menu or enable it in the settings menu. Below is an example of what the operations menu page looks like.
The image above displays the operations page in the manufacturing module. This page provides detailed information on preconfigured operations, including elements like the Operation Name, Bill of Materials, Work Center, Duration Computation, and Duration in minutes for each operation. Filters, group by, and favorites features are available to help you navigate and customize the display according to your needs. Let’s now discuss how to create a similar function in the Odoo ERP's manufacturing module,
On the creation page, you will need to add key information such as the Operation Name, Bill of Materials, and Work Center. These details are then linked to different Duration Computations, which can either be manually defined or automatically calculated based on tracked time. You can specify the default duration in the designated field. Additionally, there is a section to describe the company’s objectives related to the operation, as shown in the screenshot below.
You can refer to the worksheet under the Worksheet tab, which could be a Text document, Google Slide, or PDF. This section also allows for a brief explanation of the procedure. Once completed, click the save button to include the newly created operation in the list of existing operations. This is the standard method of creating operations in the manufacturing module.
The Odoo 18 Manufacturing module provides a comprehensive approach to managing the entire production cycle. From creating detailed manufacturing orders to managing work centers and integrating quality control measures, the module aims to enhance the efficiency and reliability of production operations. Key features include flexible views for managing orders, by-product handling, work center management, traceability tools, and automated inventory management.