Manufacturing Inventory Challenges
Manufacturing inventory is more complex than retail—you're managing raw materials, work-in-progress, and finished goods simultaneously. Accurate BOMs and work orders are essential.
Zentracka's manufacturing module handles the complexity for you. Start your free trial to see manufacturing features in action.
Bill of Materials (BOM) Basics
A BOM lists all components needed to build a product:
- Component SKU and name
- Quantity required per unit
- Unit of measure
- Scrap/waste allowance
Zentracka's BOM builder makes setup easy with drag-and-drop components.
Multi-Level BOMs
Complex products have sub-assemblies with their own BOMs:
- Level 0: Finished product
- Level 1: Major sub-assemblies
- Level 2: Components of sub-assemblies
- Level 3+: Raw materials
Zentracka's Enterprise plan supports unlimited BOM levels.
Work Order Management
Creating Work Orders
Specify what to build, quantity, and due date. Zentracka checks component availability and warns of shortages.
Component Allocation
Reserve components for the work order to prevent allocation conflicts across multiple orders.
Production Tracking
Track progress as units are completed:
- Start production—consume components
- Record units completed
- Track scrap and rework
- Close work order—add finished goods
Inventory Implications
Manufacturing creates complex inventory movements:
- Raw materials decrease (consumption)
- WIP increases during production
- Finished goods increase on completion
- Scrap is written off
Zentracka tracks all movements automatically with full audit trail.
Costing and Valuation
Calculate true product costs including:
- Component costs from BOM
- Labor costs
- Overhead allocation
- Scrap factor
Zentracka's costing reports show true manufacturing margins.
Ready for manufacturing excellence? Start your free trial. See manufacturing features by plan or contact us for complex manufacturing needs.