Open Work Orders
Overview
Below is a business‑focused explanation of the Open Work Orders report in Dafater, written for operations managers, production planners, and business decision‑makers.
Open Work Orders Report – Business Overview
What Business Information This Report Provides
The Open Work Orders report gives a real‑time view of all production orders that are not yet completed or closed. It shows which manufacturing jobs are currently in progress, planned, or waiting to be finished.
This report helps the business understand: - What products are currently being manufactured - How much work is still pending on the shop floor - Which orders may impact customer deliveries - Where production capacity is tied up
In simple terms, it answers the question:
“What manufacturing work is still open and needs attention?”
When and Why to Use This Report
You should use this report when you need to: - Monitor ongoing production activities - Review workload before planning new manufacturing orders - Identify delays or bottlenecks in production - Align manufacturing progress with sales or delivery commitments - Support daily, weekly, or monthly production review meetings
It is especially useful for: - Production planning - Operations management - Order fulfillment coordination - Capacity and resource planning
Key Columns and Their Business Meaning
While exact columns may vary, the report typically includes:
Work Order Number
A unique identifier for each manufacturing job. Used for tracking and follow‑ups.Item / Product
The finished product being manufactured. Helps identify which goods are in progress.Quantity Ordered
The total quantity planned to be produced under the work order.Quantity Produced
How much has already been completed. Shows progress.Pending Quantity
The remaining quantity yet to be manufactured. Highlights workload still open.Status
Indicates the current stage (e.g., Not Started, In Progress). Helps prioritize actions.Planned Start Date
When production was scheduled to begin. Useful for delay analysis.Planned End Date
The expected completion date. Critical for delivery planning.Company / Location (if applicable)
Shows where the production is taking place, useful for multi‑location operations.
Available Filters and Their Business Purpose
The report usually allows filtering by:
Company
Focus on a specific business unit or legal entity.Item / Product
Review open production for a specific product or product line.Work Order Status
Identify only “In Progress” or “Not Started” orders for better focus.Date Range (Planned Start or End Date)
Analyze production load for a specific period.Manufacturing Location / Warehouse (if applicable)
Understand workload distribution across facilities.
These filters help decision‑makers quickly narrow down information that is relevant to their role or meeting.
How to Interpret the Results for Business Decisions
- High number of open work orders may indicate production capacity constraints or planning gaps.
- Large pending quantities close to due dates signal potential delivery risks.
- Older work orders still open may require investigation for material shortages, labor issues, or process inefficiencies.
- Mismatch between produced and ordered quantities highlights progress issues that need management attention.
By reviewing trends over time, businesses can improve: - Production planning accuracy - Resource allocation - On‑time delivery performance
Common Use Cases and Scenarios
Daily Production Review
Shop floor supervisors review open orders to plan daily activities.Weekly Planning Meetings
Operations teams assess workload and adjust schedules.Sales and Delivery Coordination
Sales teams check open production before committing delivery dates.Delay and Bottleneck Analysis
Management identifies recurring delays in specific products or locations.Capacity Planning
Leadership evaluates whether current manufacturing capacity can support new demand.
Summary
The Open Work Orders report in Dafater is a critical operational tool that provides visibility into unfinished manufacturing work. It supports better planning, proactive issue resolution, and informed decision‑making across production, sales, and management teams.
Report Information
- Module: Manufacturing
- Related DocType: Work Order
- Report Type: Query Report
- Standard: Yes