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Basic subcontracting

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In Odoo Manufacturing basic subcontracting, a subcontractor sources its own components and manufactures the whole product, then delivers the finished item back to the contracting company as a purchase.

How to configure the product

  1. On the product’s Purchase tab (Inventory app > Products > Products), click Add a line and add the subcontractor as a Vendor with a Price.
  2. Set a Delivery Lead Time covering the subcontractor’s manufacturing and delivery time.

How to configure the BoM

  1. Open the product’s Bill of Materials, and set BoM Type to Subcontracting.
  2. Add the subcontractor in the Subcontractors field. No components need to be listed, since the subcontractor supplies and assembles them.

The basic subcontracting workflow

  1. Create a purchase order for the subcontracted product in Purchase app > Orders > Purchase Orders, selecting the subcontractor as Vendor and adding the product and quantity.
  2. Click Confirm Order, which creates a receipt.
  1. Once the subcontractor delivers the finished product, open the Receipt and click Validate to bring it into stock.

Odoo tracks the movement behind the scenes through a dedicated Subcontracting Location and virtual Production location, viewable at Inventory app > Reporting > Moves History.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need to list components on a basic subcontracting BoM?

No, since the subcontractor sources and manufactures everything, the BoM only needs the Subcontracting type and the subcontractor listed.

How does the finished product reach my stock?

It arrives on a purchase order receipt from the subcontractor; validating that receipt moves it into the company’s stock.

Need help?

Need help setting up subcontracting in Odoo? Contact support@thoughtlogik.com or see our Odoo implementation services.

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