Manufacturing Work Order Template
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A manufacturing work order is a form used in supply chain management for scheduling specialty production orders as requested by a customer. The form is used to permit production to begin and contains details on what is to be made, the dimensions/specifications of the product(s), and the costs (both direct and indirect) that will need to be paid upfront or after production is complete.
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Work orders outline the process for how a client’s production request will be completed, beginning to end. In manufacturing, it is rare that the client will complete the work order on their own due to the in-depth information required. Instead, a client will complete a sales order, which is a relatively basic form that provides enough information to allow a supervisor to create the work order. In order for a work order to be effective, it needs to allow for the following to be recorded:
- Work order number
- Date created, work start date, and expected completion date
- Client information
- Product(s) requested, along with total quantity, pictures, dimensions, models, etc.
- Material/part numbers, quantity, unit cost, inventory (if any)
- Any notes or important considerations
- Signature of the client and/or the manager
Benefits
Manufacturing companies benefit from digital work orders in several ways, as it:
- Gives companies a means of scheduling employees in advance – reducing the likelihood of over-staffing.
- Materials and parts can be ordered ahead of time, keeping operations on schedule.
- It serves as a paper trail, should the job need to be referenced in the future.
Not sure where to start? Learn the basics in our complete guide on how to create invoices before customizing your template.
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FAQs
Yes. Our Manufacturing Work Order Template is completely free. No credit card required. No sign-up required to download or use. You are free to save it, edit it, or modify it to fit your needs.
Possibly. To edit an XLS or a Word document, you may need Microsoft Office installed on your computer. You can also possibly use Google Docs Online with your Google account
For help using Manufacturing Work Order Template, check out our resource at How to create invoices, which covers everything you need to know to make your own invoices.
If you just need to generate invoices online without downloading anything to your phone or computer you can use our Free Invoice Generator