Introduction

The Material Consumption on Job Order / Work Order module enhances Odoo's project management capabilities by integrating material consumption tracking directly with job orders and work orders. This integration provides real-time visibility into the actual materials used, improving inventory management and project cost accuracy.

Key Features

• Integration with Inventory Management:

  • Seamlessly links job orders and work orders with Odoo's inventory system.

  • Automatically updates material usage in real-time as inventory transactions occur.

• Consumption Type Classification:

  • Allows categorization of material consumption by type during stock picking and transfers.

  • Facilitates detailed reporting and analysis of material usage.

• Job Order and Work Order Association:

  • Enables users to associate material consumption records with specific job orders or work orders.

  • Enhances traceability and accountability of materials used in projects.

• Real-Time Reporting:

  • Provides up-to-date reports on material consumption linked to job orders and work orders.

  • Assists in monitoring project progress and managing resources effectively.

• User-Friendly Interface:

  • Offers an intuitive interface for managing material consumption records.

  • Simplifies the process of linking materials to job orders and work orders.

Benefits

• Enhanced Project Cost Accuracy:

  • Improves the accuracy of project costing by providing detailed insights into material usage.

  • Helps in identifying cost overruns and areas for cost optimization.

• Improved Inventory Management:

  • Facilitates better inventory control by tracking material consumption in real-time.

  • Reduces the risk of stockouts and overstocking.

• Increased Operational Efficiency:

  • Streamlines the process of recording and managing material consumption.

  • Reduces manual data entry and minimizes errors.

• Better Decision-Making:

  • Provides project managers with accurate and timely data on material usage.

  • Supports informed decision-making regarding resource allocation and procurement.

Compatibility & Technical Details

• Required Modules:

  • Inventory (stock)

  • Project (project)

  • Purchase (purchase)

  • Discuss (mail)

  • Invoicing (account)

  • Employees (hr)

• Community Apps Dependencies:

  • odoo_job_costing_management

  • material_purchase_requisitions

• Technical Name:

  • job_order_material_consumption

• License:

  • OPL-1

• Installation Steps:

  1. Place the module into your custom modules directory.

  2. Restart the Odoo server.

  3. Activate developer mode.

  4. Update the apps list and install the module.

  5. Configure the module settings to align with your organization's project and inventory management processes.