Fertigungsauftrag

Fertigungsauftrag is a German term that translates to "production order" or "manufacturing order" in English. It is a crucial document used in manufacturing and production environments to authorize and detail the creation of a specific quantity of a product. A Fertigungsauftrag serves as a formal instruction from planning or management to the production department, outlining what needs to be made, how much, and by when.

The primary purpose of a Fertigungsauftrag is to ensure that production is carried out in a controlled and traceable manner. It typically includes essential information such as the item number of the product to be manufactured, the required quantity, the specified production dates, and often a reference to the bill of materials (BOM) and the routing or production steps involved. It may also detail specific customer requirements, quality standards, or special instructions.

By using a Fertigungsauftrag, companies can effectively manage their production schedules, allocate resources, track work-in-progress, and monitor costs. It is a fundamental tool for production planning, control, and inventory management. The completion of a Fertigungsauftrag signifies that a specific production run has been successfully executed according to the defined specifications. This document is often integrated into enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems to streamline manufacturing processes.