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
Example:
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.You cannot manually create individual job cards. They are always generated from a production order.
Job Card Stages
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
Filters Available
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
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
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.
Related Guides
QR Scanning
Using QR codes for stage updates
Rate Management
Understanding job card rates