Batch Production

Batch production is where your production plans become reality. Each batch is tracked with a unique ID for traceability.

Overview

When you execute a production plan, each item creates a Recipe Production (batch). The batch:

• Consumes ingredients from inventory
• Tracks which lots were used
• Records the finished quantity
• Adds completed products to inventory

Production Workflow

Production Plan Item     Recipe Production       Inventory
      ┌───┐                   ┌───┐                ┌───┐
      │   │ ──► Execute ──►   │   │ ──► Process ──►│   │
      └───┘                   └───┘                └───┘
                                │
                                ▼
                          Batch Record
                          (for tracing)

Status Flow

Each batch moves through statuses:

Executing a Batch

1. Open your Production Plan
2. Click Execute on an item
3. Confirm ingredients are available
4. Process the batch when complete

During Production

Inventory Integration

Consumption (FIFO)

When lot tracking is enabled, ingredients are consumed in FIFO order (First In, First Out). The system:

1. Identifies available lots
2. Consumes oldest lots first
3. Records which lots were used (for traceability)

Finished Goods

Completed batches add inventory:

• Assigned a unique Batch ID
• Recorded with production date
• Available for use in other recipes or sale

Substitutions

If an ingredient isn't available, you can substitute:

1. Select the substitute ingredient
2. Enter a reason for the substitution
3. The substitution is recorded for traceability

Next Steps

• Traceability — Track your batches forward and backward
• Production Planning — Create more production plans