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ERPNext software for Manufacturing

Open-Source ERP for Manufacturing

Automate work orders & shop-floor operations

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ERPNext Inventory & Stock Module

A simple overview of how ERPNext manages stock movements across your warehouses. Learn how to track incoming stock, internal transfers, material issues, and outbound deliveries with real-time accuracy, complete documentation, and automated inventory updates.

ERPNext Manufacturing & Production Management for Efficient Operations

Track BOMs, plan production, and prevent material shortages with ERPNext’s Manufacturing module. Ensure smooth operations through automated quality checks, timely material planning, and accurate backflushing.

Production & Operations

Plan, execute, and monitor core manufacturing processes.

Maintain BOM Operations

Production Planning

Work Order

Maintain BOM Operations

Create detailed multi-level BOMs to support accurate costing, planning, and production execution.

Build complete BOMs with item codes, quantities, and routing.

Add specifications, workstation details, and operations. 

Upload, edit, and print BOM templates seamlessly. 

Production Planning

Plan material availability, resources, and schedules to ensure smooth production flow.

Forecast raw material needs using MRP.

Review stock levels before scheduling.

Generate planned production orders automatically.

Work Order

Manage production execution with real-time progress tracking and accurate material consumption.

Create work orders from BOM or sales orders.

Track job cards and operation-level progress.

Record material issue and consumption.

Resource & Shop Floor Control

Optimize capacity, labor, machines, and daily shop-floor tasks.

Capacity Planning

Shop Floor Management

Manufacturing Reports & Dashboards

Capacity Planning

View resource capacity using scheduling calendars.

Detect overloads and adjust routing

Plan workstation utilization effectively.

Track estimated production start and finish dates.

Shop Floor Management

Track job card status and pending operations.

Assign tasks with operator notes.

Monitor workstation status in real time.

Capture production logs and downtime details.

Manufacturing Reports & Dashboards

Work order status and job progress tracking.

BOM costing, variance & consumption reports.

Production scheduling and efficiency dashboards.

Inventory, procurement & financial performance insights.

Inventory & Traceability

Control stock, batches, serials, materials, and warehouse movements.

Batched Inventory

Serialized Inventory

Material Resource Planning (MRP)

Batched Inventory

Track manufacturing and expiry dates.

Scan batch barcodes for fast updates.

Monitor batch-wise stock availability.

Block or disable inactive batches anytime.

Serialized Inventory

Auto-generate serial numbers for each unit.

Use advanced filters for serial lookup.

Track serial status (active, delivered, pending).

Update serial entries using barcode scanning.

Material Resource Planning (MRP)

Plan materials in advance to reduce shortages and production delays.

Auto-calculate required materials from BOM.

Determine standard cost with calculators.

Manage inventory and purchase needs.

UOM, Stock, and Replenishment

Manage units, stock visibility, and timely material restocking.

Multiple Units of Measurement (UOM)

Quick Stock Balance

Stock Replenishment

Multiple Units of Measurement (UOM)

Add product-specific UOMs for each process.

Set conversion factors between UOMs.

Track serial, batch, and variant data by UOM.

Maintain warehouse and accounting details accurately.

Quick Stock Balance

View warehouse-wise stock quantities.

Update barcodes and item images easily.

Track total stock valuation instantly.

Filter stock by item code and warehouse.

Stock Replenishment

Set reorder levels for critical materials.

Receive automatic low-stock alerts.

Create material requests instantly.

Transfer stock between warehouses efficiently.

Subcontracting Management

Control outsourced manufacturing, processes, and supplier workflows

Subcontracting

Identify Subcontracting Items

Subcontracting Orders

Subcontracting

Outsource operations or full items to suppliers.

Supply raw materials with traceability.

Track subcontractor labor and operations.

Monitor service cost, raw material usage & overall spend.

Identify Subcontracting Items

Mark specific items or operations that require external processing.

Flag outsource-required items in BOM.

Define raw material supply rules.

Auto-calculate required material quantities.

Subcontracting Orders

Generate subcontracting POs easily.

Track raw material issues and consumption.

Monitor supplier delivery timelines.

Record finished goods, scrap & returns.

Subcontracting Finance & Customization

Automate billing and tailor ERPNext to manufacturing needs.

Subcontracting Billing

Flexible Customization

Delivery Trip

Subcontracting Billing

Capture supplier service and labor charges.

Auto-update material valuation for supplied stock.

Manage billing approvals via workflows.

Maintain audit-ready subcontracting records.

Flexible Customization

Build custom print formats and layouts.

Configure fields, labels, and search options.

Add keywords for faster item lookup.

Manage hidden fields, quick entries & field changes.

Subcontracting & Job Work

Enable vendor-managed manufacturing.

Manage Subcontracting

Stock Settings

Delivery Trip

Manage Subcontracting

Warehouse stock level reports

Stock transfer list in the purchase order

Sub-contract entries

Transfer material to suppliers

Finance Integration

Synchronize inventory with accounting.

Accounting of Inventory

Stock Reconciliation

Delivery Trip

Accounting of Inventory

Auto or Perpetual Inventory - Default setting enabled for stock transactions

Periodic Inventory - accounting entries are manually created

Stock Reconciliation

Navigate to stock > tools > stock reconciliation >new

Set the purpose of opening stock

Add item code, warehouse, quantity, valuation rate

Set posting date, cost centre

Upload CSV file for manual download template

Why choose ERPNext for Manufacturing ?

ERPNext automates production and ensures accurate, cost-efficient manufacturing.

Production Automation

ERPNext automates BOMs, work orders, and MRP for efficient production.

Inventory Accuracy

Real-time batch, serial, and stock tracking for precise inventory control.

Custom & Cost-Efficient ERP

Open-source, customizable ERP designed for manufacturing efficiency.

ERPNext

vs

Traditional Software

Feature

Tridots ERPNext Inventory
Typical Inventory Systems

Real-Time Stock Tracking

Auto-updated stock across warehouses, POS, and sales

Manual updates or sync delays

Batch & Serial Management
Track by batch numbers, expiry, serial codes
Limited or add-on based features
Valuation & Reorder Automation
FIFO, LIFO, Moving Average + auto reordering rules
Manual reordering, limited valuation methods
Multi-Warehouse Support
Manage multiple stock locations with transfers
Single-location focus or costly multi-site setup
ERP Integration
Linked with Sales, Purchase, Manufacturing & Accounting
Standalone or needs external integration tools

ERPNext

vs

Traditional Software

Feature

Tridots ERPNext for Manufacturing

Traditional ERP Systems
️ Bill of Materials (BOM)
Multi-level BOM with routing, scrap %, and operations
Basic BOM, limited routing support
Work Order Management
Real-time status updates, time logs, and material tracking

Manual updates, limited floor visibility

Material Requirement Planning

Integrated MRP with demand forecasting and auto-reorder

Often missing or requires third-party modules
Production Costing

Auto-calculation of raw material, labor, overhead costs

Costing done post-production, less accurate
Production Analytics

Live dashboards on efficiency, downtime, and yield

Static reports, no real-time insights

Why Choose Tridots Tech?

Trusted ERPNext partner for fast, scalable, industry-ready digital solutions.

Customized ERPNext

Custom workflows built for your operational needs.

Unified Integrations

Seamless links across inventory, production, finance, and HR.

Quick Deployment

Faster rollout with optimized setups and automation.

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Faq's

Common Questions & Answers

Get the clarity you need with these commonly asked questions.

What does ERPNext do for manufacturing?

It automates BOMs, work orders, MRP, and production tracking end-to-end.

Can ERPNext manage complex BOMs?
Yes—multi-level BOMs with routing, costing, and operations.
Does it improve production planning?
MRP forecasts material needs and prevents delays.
Can I monitor shop-floor in real time?
Yes, with live job cards, workstation status, and logs.
Does it support batch and serial tracking?
Fully—barcode scanning, serial numbers, and batch history.
Is subcontracting supported?
Yes, including raw material supply, service tracking, and billing.
Can I customize ERPNext for my process?
Absolutely—fields, forms, workflows, and reports.
How does ERPNext prevent stockouts?
Reorder alerts and automated material requests.
Is ERPNext good for small manufacturers?
Yes—cost-effective, scalable, and easy to adopt.

Why Tridots Tech?

Fast deployment, custom workflows, and expert ERPNext support