Production Planning Based on Routing (Process) BOM
“Bring structure to production by planning materials, processes and resources through BOMs.”
Advanced Production Planning
Routing plus BOM-Driven Planning
Manufacturing and Production Management
Quick Production (Play–Stop Production)
WIP Inventory Tracking
Manufacturing Orders
Production Workflows
Make to Stock (MTS) Production
Make to Order (MTO) Production
Make to MRP (Material Requisition Planning)
Process-Based Manufacturing
QR-Based Production Planning
Advanced Production Planning (Based on Process BOM) helps manufacturers plan and execute production with precision by using the Bill of Materials (BOMs) as the central control point. Every material, process, work station, labor group and cost element is defined in advance, ensuring production runs exactly as planned.
Unlike basic production planning tools, this advanced production planning software connects planning, scheduling and execution in a single flow. From raw material availability to finished goods output, the system ensures full visibility and control across the shop floor.
Whether your business follows make-to-stock, make-to-order or planning-based manufacturing, TheERPHub production planning module adapts to your production strategy while keeping BOM accuracy at the core.
Advanced Production Planning ERP Software Solutions
What is a Process-based Bill of Material (BOM)?
Many manufacturing companies rely on a Bill of Material (BOM) to bring structure and accuracy to their production processes. A BOM is a complete list of raw materials, intermediate components and subassemblies required to manufacture a finished product.
In modern ERP systems, BOMs go beyond material lists. They work together with Routing (Process based) to define how a product is manufactured. While the BOM specifies what materials are required, routing outlines the sequence of operations, work stations, labor and time involved at each production stage.
This combination enables Routing plus BOM-Driven production planning, where materials and processes are planned together. It helps manufacturers decide what to procure, where production will happen and how each step should be executed efficiently.
The typical production flow follows:
Raw Material → Intermediate Material → Finished Product
By aligning BOMs with routing, manufacturers gain better control over material planning, production scheduling and execution accuracy across the shop floor.
ERP Advanced Production Planning Module
The Advanced Production Planning module is designed for manufacturers who need structured, reliable and scalable production control. It starts with a strong master data foundation and uses the Bill of Materials to connect materials, processes, resources and costs into a single production plan.
Before execution begins, users define employee groups, work groups, work stations, machine locations and process flows. These elements are mapped inside the Process BOM, along with setup time, cycle time, labor cost, fixed cost and expected output quantity.
Production planning can be done in multiple ways:
Once planning is completed, Manufacturing Orders are created and pushed to execution, ensuring a seamless transition from planning to shop floor activity.
Key Planning Controls in Advanced Production Planning
Advanced Production Planning brings multiple production factors together into a single planning framework. These controls work collectively to ensure that every production plan is realistic, accurate and executable.
Defines the raw materials, sub-assemblies and quantities required for production. It acts as the foundation for material planning and cost calculation.
Maps the sequence of operations, work stations, setup time and cycle time required to manufacture a product.
Ensures production planning is aligned with available inventory to avoid delays and shortages.
Accounts for expected material loss and usable output, helping plan realistic material consumption and production quantities.
Validates workforce availability and machine load to prevent overbooking and ensure achievable schedules.
Helps calculate production duration accurately and improves scheduling reliability.
Derives production cost from BOM materials, labor effort and machine usage before execution begins.
Incorporates demand changes, shift schedules and capacity updates to keep plans aligned with operational realities.
Embeds quality checks within the production flow to control defects, rework and compliance.
By combining these planning controls into a single module, Advanced Production Planning enables manufacturers to move from assumptions to execution-ready production plans with confidence.
Features Of Our Advanced Production Planning Module
Process BOM-Based Production Planning
The system uses multi-level Bill of Materials to define exact component quantities, operation sequences, labor costs and machine time. This ensures consistent production planning and eliminates guesswork at every stage.
Multiple Production Modes
Manufacturers can choose from three flexible production workflows based on their operational needs: Manual Production, WIP-Based Production and Quick Production.
Workstation and Resource Scheduling
Each production plan considers workstation capacity, labor availability and machine load. This helps prevent overbooking, balances workloads and improves production efficiency.
Production Inventory Management
The system automatically manages raw material issuance and finished goods receipt based on configured rules. This tight integration makes it a reliable production inventory management software for manufacturers.
Manufacturing Order Integration
Production planning seamlessly converts into Manufacturing Orders. These orders remain linked across planning, material issue, production execution and warehouse transfers, ensuring complete traceability.
Advanced Production Management
From planning to execution, the module supports end-to-end production management with real-time visibility into order status, material usage and resource consumption.
Advanced Production Planning Mobile App
The mobile app keeps production planning and execution accessible even outside the factory floor.
This ensures accurate inventory control with seamless barcode ERP integration.
Production Workflow : Manual vs WIP vs Quick Production
Manual Production Method
This method offers maximum control and is ideal for highly regulated or customized manufacturing.
Key characteristics :
Individual voucher entry for each step
Manual selection of Manufacturing Orders
Separate Store Issue, Good Produce and QC processes
High user effort but full operational visibility
Best suited for manufacturers who need strict approval and inspection at every stage.
WIP (Work-in-Progress) Process Method
The WIP method simplifies execution by consolidating multiple actions into a single, unified screen.
Central WIP report screen for order management
Direct Store Issue and Good Produce from one interface
Linked production flow with real-time updates
Medium user effort with better efficiency
This method balances control and speed while maintaining accurate tracking of work-in-progress.
Quick Production Method
Quick Production is the most automated and fastest execution method, designed for high-volume or repetitive manufacturing environments where speed and simplicity are critical.
This method operates on a Play-Stop Production mechanism. Instead of processing multiple manual entries, users simply initiate production with a Play action and complete it with a Stop action. Behind the scenes, the system automatically manages material consumption, time tracking, and production updates based on the defined BOM and routing.
Key characteristics :
Dedicated Quick Production configuration
Simple start and stop actions
Automatic BOM calculation and material issue
Minimal user input with advanced automation
This method reduces operational workload while keeping production data fully synchronized.
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