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Dropship subcontracting lead times

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Getting lead times right for Odoo Manufacturing’s dropship to subcontractor workflow means accounting for both the vendor delivering components to the subcontractor and the subcontractor manufacturing and returning the finished product.

How to set the subcontractor’s delivery lead time

  1. Go to Inventory app > Products > Products and open the subcontracted product.
  2. On the Purchase tab, add the subcontractor as a Vendor if not already listed.
  3. Set Delivery Lead Time to the number of days they need to receive components, manufacture and deliver the finished product.

How to set the component vendor’s lead time

  1. For each dropshipped component, open its product form and add the dropship vendor on the Purchase tab.
  2. Set that vendor’s Vendor Lead Time to the number of days they need to deliver the component to the subcontractor.

Odoo uses this, together with the subcontractor’s delivery lead time, to work out when the component purchase order should be placed so everything arrives on schedule.

Tips

  • Review lead times periodically, since supplier and subcontractor performance can change.
  • Build in a margin for shipping delays, especially for components crossing borders.
  • Use the purchase order’s smart buttons to track the subcontractor order, the vendor RfQ and the dropship order together.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a separate manufacturing lead time on a subcontracting BoM?

No, since the subcontractor handles manufacturing, one Delivery Lead Time on the vendor record is enough; it should already include their production and delivery time.

What controls how early dropshipped components are ordered?

The Vendor Lead Time set on each dropshipped component’s vendor line, which Odoo uses together with the subcontractor’s own lead time to work out ordering dates.

Need help?

Need help planning subcontracting lead times in Odoo? Contact support@thoughtlogik.com or see our Odoo implementation services.

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