Subcontracted Raw Materials To Be Transferred
Overview
Below is a business‑focused explanation of the report “Subcontracted Raw Materials To Be Transferred”, written for operational and decision‑making clarity within Dafater.
Overview: What This Report Shows
The Subcontracted Raw Materials To Be Transferred report gives a clear view of raw materials that still need to be sent to subcontractors against active subcontracting orders.
It answers one critical business question:
Which raw materials are pending transfer to subcontractors so production work can proceed on time?
This report helps businesses control material availability, subcontractor coordination, and production continuity.
When and Why to Use This Report
When to Use It
- Before planning material dispatches to subcontractors
- During daily or weekly production planning reviews
- When following up on delayed subcontracted jobs
- Before committing to production or delivery deadlines
- During inventory and supply chain reviews
Why It Matters
- Ensures subcontractors receive required materials on time
- Prevents production delays caused by missing inputs
- Avoids over‑issuing or under‑issuing raw materials
- Improves visibility into open subcontracting commitments
- Supports accurate inventory and cost planning
Key Business Information Provided
This report highlights: - Subcontracting orders that are still awaiting raw material transfers - What raw materials are required for each subcontractor - How much material is pending transfer - Where the material is expected to be issued from - Which subcontracted production jobs are at risk of delay
Key Columns and Their Business Meaning
Subcontracting Order
Identifies the specific subcontracting agreement or job for which materials must be supplied.
Business use:
Helps track obligations tied to each subcontracted production order.
Supplier (Subcontractor)
The external party responsible for performing the subcontracted work.
Business use:
Allows coordination and follow‑up with the correct subcontractor.
Finished Item
The final product that the subcontractor is expected to manufacture.
Business use:
Links raw material transfers directly to customer or internal production demand.
Raw Material
The input material that must be sent to the subcontractor.
Business use:
Ensures the correct materials are prepared and dispatched.
Required Quantity
Total quantity of raw material needed for the subcontracted job.
Business use:
Helps understand total material commitment for each order.
Transferred Quantity
Quantity of raw material already sent to the subcontractor.
Business use:
Shows progress of material supply fulfillment.
Pending Quantity
Remaining quantity yet to be transferred.
Business use:
This is the actionable figure—materials that still need to be issued.
Warehouse
The source warehouse from which the raw material will be transferred.
Business use:
Supports warehouse planning and inventory availability checks.
Available Filters and Their Business Purpose
Company
Limits results to a specific legal entity.
Use when: Managing multiple companies or branches.
Supplier (Subcontractor)
Shows materials pending for a specific subcontractor.
Use when: Following up with or prioritizing a particular vendor.
Subcontracting Order
Focuses on one subcontracted job.
Use when: Reviewing material status for a specific order.
Finished Item
Filters by the final product being produced.
Use when: Planning materials for specific production outputs.
Warehouse
Shows materials pending from a particular warehouse.
Use when: Managing stock movement and warehouse workload.
Date Range
Limits results based on subcontracting order dates.
Use when: Reviewing backlog or upcoming material requirements.
How to Interpret the Report for Business Decisions
- High pending quantities indicate urgent material transfers required to avoid production delays.
- Repeated pending items for the same subcontractor may signal coordination or logistics issues.
- Pending materials across multiple orders may require bulk transfer planning.
- Warehouse‑specific shortages highlight inventory replenishment needs.
- Long‑pending orders may require escalation or subcontracting plan revisions.
Common Business Use Cases and Scenarios
Production Planning
Production managers use the report to ensure subcontractors have all inputs before scheduling work.
Inventory Control
Stores and inventory teams use it to plan material issues without over‑committing stock.
Vendor Coordination
Procurement teams use the report to follow up with subcontractors and confirm readiness.
Delay Prevention
Operations teams identify bottlenecks early and act before delivery timelines are impacted.
Cost and Resource Optimization
Helps avoid emergency transfers, excess inventory holding, and rushed logistics costs.
Summary
The Subcontracted Raw Materials To Be Transferred report is a critical operational control tool in Dafater. It ensures subcontracted production runs smoothly by clearly showing what materials are pending, for whom, and from where—allowing businesses to act proactively, maintain production flow, and meet delivery commitments with confidence.
Report Information
- Module: Buying
- Related DocType: Subcontracting Order
- Report Type: Script Report
- Standard: Yes