Basic setup

The basic setup of Odoo Manufacturing covers what is needed before any product can be produced: configuring the product itself, building its bill of materials, choosing how many steps manufacturing takes, and understanding how order costs are calculated.

What basic setup covers

Before manufacturing a product, it needs a bill of materials (BoM) listing its components and quantities. The number of steps used to manufacture it, one, two or three, controls how components are picked from stock and how the finished product is stored once complete. Manufacturing order costs then combine the cost of components, operations and work centre time.

Topics covered in this knowledge base

This section covers the introduction to manufacturing setup, building a bill of materials, one-step manufacturing, three-step manufacturing, and manufacturing order costs.

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between one-step and three-step manufacturing?

One-step manufacturing consumes components and produces the finished product from stock in a single operation, while three-step manufacturing adds separate pick and store steps before and after production.

Do I need a bill of materials before I can manufacture anything?

Yes, a bill of materials lists the components and quantities needed to build a product, and it is required before a manufacturing order can be created for it.

Need help?

Need help with the basic setup of Odoo Manufacturing? Contact support@thoughtlogik.com or see our Odoo implementation services.