Job Cards
A job card represents one physical piece being manufactured. If a production order has 500 units, there are 500 job cards.Job Card Number Format
Format:JC-YYYY-XXXXX
| Part | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
JC | Job Card prefix | JC |
YYYY | Year created | 2026 |
XXXXX | Sequential number (5 digits) | 00001, 00142, 01500 |
JC-2026-00142 = The 142nd job card created in 2026
How Job Cards Are Created
Job cards are created automatically when you create a production order.| Production Order Quantity | Job Cards Created |
|---|---|
| 50 units | 50 job cards |
| 200 units | 200 job cards |
| 1,000 units | 1,000 job cards |
You cannot manually create individual job cards. They are always generated from a production order.
Job Card Stages
| Stage | Meaning | How It’s Set |
|---|---|---|
| Created | Job card exists, work not started | Automatic on creation |
| Cutting | Leather/material being cut | QR scan or manual |
| Fusing | Pieces being fused together | QR scan or manual |
| Stitching | Being sewn | QR scan or manual |
| Finishing | Final work (edges, hardware) | QR scan or manual |
| Packing | Being packaged | QR scan or manual |
| Completed | Finished and packed | QR scan or manual |
Stage Flow
Stages must progress in order. You cannot skip from “Cutting” to “Finishing”—each stage must be completed sequentially.
Viewing Job Cards
From Production Order
Location: Production Order Detail → Job Cards tab Shows only job cards for that specific order.All Job Cards
Location: Sidebar → Job Cards Shows all job cards across all production orders.Columns Displayed
| Column | Description |
|---|---|
| Job Card # | JC-YYYY-XXXXX number |
| Production Order | Parent PRD number |
| Customer | Customer name |
| Style | Product style name |
| Size | Size code (S, M, L, etc.) |
| Stage | Current stage |
| Worker | Currently assigned worker (if any) |
| Created | Date created |
Filters Available
| Filter | Options |
|---|---|
| Stage | Created, Cutting, Fusing, Stitching, Finishing, Packing, Completed |
| Production Order | Select specific order |
| Customer | Select customer |
| Size | Filter by size |
| Date Range | Created date range |
Search
Type in the search box to find job cards by:- Job card number (JC-2026-00142)
- Production order number (PRD-2026-015)
Job Card Detail Page
Access: Click on any job card numberHeader
- Job card number
- Production order (clickable link)
- Current stage badge
- QR code button
Information Displayed
| Section | Fields |
|---|---|
| Details | Size, customer, style, created date |
| Stage | Current stage, stage history |
| Worker | Current worker assigned (per stage) |
| Rates | Rate for current stage |
Stage History
Shows each stage transition:- Stage name
- Worker who completed it
- Timestamp
- Rate paid
Changing Job Card Stage
Method 1: QR Scan (Recommended)
See QR Scanning GuideMethod 2: Manual Update
1
Open job card
Click on job card number to open detail page
2
Click Change Stage
Button in header area
3
Select next stage
Choose from dropdown (only next sequential stage available)
4
Select worker (if required)
Choose worker who completed the stage
5
Save
Stage updates and logs in history
Bulk Actions
Bulk Stage Update
Update multiple job cards at once:1
Go to Job Cards list
Production Order → Job Cards tab, or Sidebar → Job Cards
2
Select job cards
Check the boxes next to job cards to update
3
Click Bulk Actions
Button appears when items selected
4
Choose Update Stage
Select from dropdown
5
Select new stage and worker
Fill in the form
6
Confirm
All selected job cards update
Bulk Print QR
Print QR codes for multiple job cards:1
Select job cards
Check boxes next to job cards
2
Click Bulk Actions → Print QR
Opens print preview
3
Send to printer
Common Scenarios
| Situation | Action |
|---|---|
| Find a specific job card | Search by JC number in search box |
| See all job cards for an order | Production Order → Job Cards tab |
| See which job cards are at Stitching | Filter by Stage = “Stitching” |
| Update multiple cards at once | Select cards → Bulk Actions → Update Stage |
| Print QR codes for new job cards | Select cards → Bulk Actions → Print QR |
Troubleshooting
Job cards not appearing after creating order
Job cards not appearing after creating order
Cause: Page not refreshed, or quantity was 0.Solution: Refresh the page. Check production order quantities are greater than 0.
Cannot change stage
Cannot change stage
Cause: Trying to skip stages, or job card already completed.Solution: Stages must progress in order. Check current stage and select the next one only.
Wrong worker assigned
Wrong worker assigned
Cause: Selected wrong worker during stage change.Solution: Stage changes cannot be undone. Contact admin if correction needed.
Bulk action not working
Bulk action not working
Cause: Selected job cards are at different stages.Solution: Only select job cards that are at the same current stage for bulk updates.