Issued Items Against Work Order
Overview
Report: Issued Items Against Work Order
Module: Manufacturing
Report Type: Query Report
Reference Document: Work Order
Overview – What this report tells the business
The Issued Items Against Work Order report provides a clear view of which raw materials or components have been issued from inventory for each work order, in what quantity, and when.
In simple terms, it answers the question:
“What materials have we already consumed (or committed) for each production order?”
This report helps production, inventory, and finance teams ensure that material usage is aligned with planning, costing, and production progress.
When and why to use this report
You should use this report when you need to:
- Track material consumption for ongoing or completed work orders
- Verify that materials issued match the bill of materials (BOM) and production plan
- Monitor inventory movement related to manufacturing
- Support production costing and variance analysis
- Identify over-issue, under-issue, or unexpected material usage
It is especially useful during:
- Daily production monitoring
- Period-end stock and cost reviews
- Audits and internal controls
- Production efficiency analysis
Key columns and their business meaning
While the exact column names may vary, the report typically includes:
Work Order
Identifies the production order for which materials were issued.
Business value: Links material usage directly to a specific manufacturing job.
Item Code / Item Name
The raw material or component issued.
Business value: Shows exactly what materials are being consumed in production.
Issued Quantity
The quantity of the item issued from inventory.
Business value: Indicates actual material usage, critical for cost control and waste analysis.
UOM (Unit of Measure)
The unit in which the item is issued (e.g., Kg, Nos).
Business value: Ensures consistency when comparing planned vs actual consumption.
Issue Date / Posting Date
The date the material was issued.
Business value: Helps track timing of consumption and supports period-based analysis.
Source Warehouse
The warehouse from which the item was issued.
Business value: Shows inventory movement and helps manage warehouse-level stock.
Work Order Status
Status such as Open, In Progress, or Completed.
Business value: Allows you to assess whether material issuance aligns with production progress.
Available filters and their business purpose
Common filters include:
Work Order
Focuses on a specific production order.
Purpose: Review material usage for a single job or customer order.
Item
Filters by a specific raw material or component.
Purpose: Analyze how a particular item is being consumed across work orders.
Date Range
Limits results to a specific period.
Purpose: Supports monthly, quarterly, or audit-period reviews.
Warehouse
Shows issues from a specific warehouse.
Purpose: Helps manage warehouse stock and identify location-specific usage.
Work Order Status
Filters by production stage.
Purpose: Compare material issues for open vs completed orders.
How to interpret the results for business decisions
Higher issued quantity than expected:
May indicate wastage, rework, or inaccurate BOMs. Action may be required to improve production efficiency.Issued materials for open work orders:
Confirms that production has started and materials are committed.No issues for active work orders:
May signal delays in production or missed inventory transactions.Frequent issues from emergency or non-standard warehouses:
Could point to poor material planning or stock shortages.Material issued but work order completed long ago:
May indicate late postings or process gaps that need correction.
Common business use cases and scenarios
Production monitoring
Production managers use this report daily to confirm that materials are being issued in line with the production schedule.
Cost and variance analysis
Finance teams compare issued quantities with planned quantities to understand material cost variances.
Inventory control
Stores teams use the report to track which items are moving fast and which work orders are consuming the most stock.
Audit and compliance
Auditors review the report to ensure material movements are properly linked to authorized work orders.
Process improvement
Operations teams identify patterns of excess or unusual material issues and take corrective action.
Summary
The Issued Items Against Work Order report is a critical tool in Dafater’s manufacturing operations. It bridges production planning, inventory movement, and cost control by showing exactly what materials have been issued for each work order. Used regularly, it helps businesses improve production efficiency, control material costs, and maintain accurate inventory records.
Report Information
- Module: Manufacturing
- Related DocType: Work Order
- Report Type: Query Report
- Standard: Yes