Work Order Summary
Overview
Below is a clear, business‑focused explanation of the Work Order Summary report as used in Dafater.
Work Order Summary – Business Overview
What Business Information This Report Provides
The Work Order Summary report gives a consolidated view of all manufacturing work orders within a selected period or condition. It helps management understand: - What products are being manufactured - How many work orders are planned, in progress, or completed - Production quantities planned versus actually produced - The current production workload and execution status
This report acts as a high‑level dashboard for monitoring manufacturing performance without reviewing individual work orders one by one.
When and Why to Use This Report
You should use the Work Order Summary report when you want to: - Monitor overall production activity - Track progress against production plans - Identify delays or bottlenecks in manufacturing - Review completed work for performance evaluation - Support production planning and scheduling decisions
It is especially useful for production managers, operations heads, and business owners who need quick visibility into manufacturing status.
Key Columns and Their Business Meaning
While column names may vary slightly, the report typically includes:
Work Order
Unique reference for each manufacturing job, used to track production activities.Item / Product
The finished good being manufactured. Helps identify which products are consuming production capacity.Production Quantity (Planned)
The quantity that was originally planned for production. Useful for demand fulfillment tracking.Produced Quantity
The quantity actually manufactured so far. Indicates execution progress.Pending Quantity
The remaining quantity yet to be produced. Helps identify open production commitments.Status
Shows whether the work order is Draft, In Progress, Completed, or Cancelled. This is critical for understanding production flow.Start Date / Planned Start Date
Indicates when production was scheduled to begin.Expected End Date
Helps assess whether production is on schedule or delayed.Company / Location (if applicable)
Useful for businesses operating multiple plants or units.
Available Filters and Their Business Purpose
Common filters in the Work Order Summary report include:
Date Range
Allows review of production for a specific period (daily, weekly, monthly).Work Order Status
Focuses on open, in‑progress, or completed work orders.Item / Product
Helps analyze production performance for a specific product line.Company or Manufacturing Unit
Enables comparison across multiple facilities or business units.Work Order
Used to drill down into a specific production job if required.
These filters help narrow the report to what is most relevant for decision‑making.
How to Interpret the Results for Business Decisions
- High pending quantities may indicate capacity constraints or process inefficiencies.
- Delayed completion dates suggest bottlenecks, resource shortages, or planning issues.
- Completed work orders matching planned quantities reflect strong production control.
- Too many work orders in progress may signal overloading of the shop floor.
- Low production for high‑demand items highlights risk to customer commitments.
Management can use this insight to rebalance workloads, adjust schedules, or prioritize critical orders.
Common Use Cases and Scenarios
- Daily production review meetings to track shop floor progress
- Weekly planning sessions to decide which work orders to prioritize
- Management reporting on manufacturing efficiency and throughput
- Delay analysis when customer deliveries are at risk
- Capacity planning by reviewing open and upcoming work orders
Summary
The Work Order Summary report in Dafater is a practical tool for controlling and monitoring manufacturing operations. It provides a clear snapshot of production status, supports informed decision‑making, and helps ensure that manufacturing activities stay aligned with business demand and delivery commitments.
Report Information
- Module: Manufacturing
- Related DocType: Work Order
- Report Type: Script Report
- Standard: Yes