Clear Residual Quantity On Work Order

In standard Odoo Manufacturing, when completing a Work Order, any unconsumed raw materials or leftover finished goods may remain in the system, potentially leading to inaccuracies in inventory reporting. This feature allows residual quantities to be automatically scrapped by selecting a Scrap location, ensuring that the system accurately reflects inventory changes.

With this feature:

1. If there is a remaining quantity left after completing the Work Order, users will have the option to move it to a Scrap location directly from the Work Order interface.
2. The feature prevents excessive or unaccounted-for inventory in the system.
3. It streamlines the scrapping process, ensuring that any unused or defective materials are properly logged.

This helps maintain accurate stock levels, prevents incorrect product reservations, and ensures that the manufacturing process remains efficient and controlled.

Key Features

1. Auto-Move Residual Quantities to Scrap – Ensures any leftover quantities are properly accounted for.
2. Prevent Inventory Inconsistencies – Stops untracked materials from inflating stock levels.
3. Select Scrap Location – Allows users to specify which Scrap location should be used.
4. User Control on Residual Quantities – Operators can decide if remaining materials should be scrapped or manually adjusted.
5. Improves Inventory Accuracy – Ensures that all materials used in manufacturing are properly recorded.

Example Use Case

1. Scenario: A manufacturing operator is producing 50 units of a product, but due to defects or adjustments, only 47 units are successfully completed.
2. Process:
   1. When the Work Order is marked as completed, the system identifies that 3 units remain as residual.
   2. The user is prompted to move the remaining 3 units to a Scrap location.
   3. The selected Scrap location will reflect the movement in inventory reports.
   4. The Manufacturing Order is now fully processed with no unaccounted quantities.
3. Outcome:
   1. Inventory remains accurate, reflecting only usable stock.
   2. The scrapped quantity is properly tracked, ensuring waste management compliance.
   3. Prevents incorrect stock levels from affecting future production planning.

Benefits

1. Reduces Untracked Inventory – Ensures that all materials are accounted for, improving accuracy in stock levels.
2. Improves Manufacturing Efficiency – Automates the process of clearing residual quantities without manual intervention.
3. Supports Waste Management & Compliance – Ensures that scrapped products are properly logged in the system.
4. Better Stock Control & Planning – Helps production teams better manage raw materials and finished goods.
5. Prevents Stock Overstatement – Stops unused materials from appearing as available inventory.

Conclusion

The Clear Residual Quantity on Work Order feature provides enhanced inventory control by ensuring that any leftover quantities in manufacturing processes are properly scrapped and do not inflate stock levels. By enabling automatic movement of residuals to a Scrap location, this feature improves manufacturing efficiency, waste management, and stock accuracy, ensuring a more streamlined production process.