Work Order Consumed Materials
Overview
Below is a business-focused explanation of the Work Order Consumed Materials report, written for practical use in Dafater.
Work Order Consumed Materials
Module: Manufacturing
Report Type: Management / Operational Report
Based On: Work Order
What Business Information This Report Provides
The Work Order Consumed Materials report shows which raw materials were actually consumed during the execution of manufacturing work orders.
It answers key business questions such as: - What materials were used to produce finished goods? - How much of each material was consumed per work order? - Are production teams using materials as planned or exceeding expectations? - What is the actual material cost incurred in manufacturing?
This report focuses on actual consumption, not planned or estimated usage.
When and Why to Use This Report
When to Use
- After work orders are in progress or completed
- During production cost analysis
- While reviewing material variances
- For inventory reconciliation and audit reviews
- During manufacturing performance evaluations
Why to Use
- To control raw material costs
- To identify wastage, overuse, or underuse of materials
- To ensure production accuracy and accountability
- To support accurate costing and pricing decisions
Key Columns and Their Business Meaning
Work Order
Identifies the specific production order where materials were consumed.
Business Value: Helps track material usage per manufacturing job.
Item (Raw Material)
Shows the raw material consumed in production.
Business Value: Understands which materials drive production cost.
Consumed Quantity
The actual quantity of material used.
Business Value: Reveals real usage vs expected usage.
Stock UOM
The unit of measurement used for the material (e.g., Kg, Nos).
Business Value: Ensures consistency in quantity analysis.
Source Warehouse
Indicates where the material was issued from.
Business Value: Helps manage warehouse-level stock control.
Posting Date
The date when material consumption was recorded.
Business Value: Supports period-based cost analysis and audits.
Finished Item (if available)
The product being manufactured.
Business Value: Links raw material usage to final output.
Available Filters and Their Business Purpose
Work Order
Focuses analysis on a specific manufacturing job.
Use Case: Investigate cost or material usage for a particular order.
Item (Raw Material)
Filters usage of a specific material.
Use Case: Identify high-consumption or high-cost materials.
Date Range
Limits results to a specific time period.
Use Case: Monthly, quarterly, or project-based reporting.
Finished Goods Item
Filters by the product being manufactured.
Use Case: Understand material consumption per product line.
Warehouse
Shows material issued from a specific warehouse.
Use Case: Monitor warehouse-level efficiency and control.
How to Interpret the Results for Business Decisions
Identify Material Variance
Compare consumed quantities against standard or planned usage to: - Detect wastage - Identify process inefficiencies - Improve production discipline
Improve Cost Control
High or unexpected consumption highlights: - Training needs on the shop floor - Process issues - Quality problems causing rework
Support Pricing Decisions
Accurate material consumption helps: - Calculate true production cost - Adjust product pricing - Protect profit margins
Strengthen Inventory Planning
Understanding consumption trends allows: - Better reordering decisions - Reduced stock shortages or overstocking - Improved supplier planning
Common Use Cases and Scenarios
Production Review Meetings
Managers review consumed materials to assess production efficiency and losses.
Costing and Profitability Analysis
Finance teams use the report to validate actual material costs used in manufacturing.
Audit and Compliance
Ensures material issues align with production records and approvals.
Process Improvement Initiatives
Operations teams analyze over-consumption to improve workflows and reduce waste.
Inventory Reconciliation
Helps confirm that stock reductions match actual production activity.
Business Summary
The Work Order Consumed Materials report in Dafater is a critical tool for manufacturing cost control, operational transparency, and inventory accuracy. It gives decision-makers clear visibility into how raw materials are actually used, enabling smarter production planning, tighter cost management, and more profitable manufacturing operations.
Report Information
- Module: Manufacturing
- Related DocType: Work Order
- Report Type: Script Report
- Standard: Yes