> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://help.macleather.co.uk/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Job Cards

> Understanding and managing job cards in Mac Leather Dashboard

# Job Cards

A job card represents **one physical piece** being manufactured. If a production order has 500 units, there are 500 job cards.

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## 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 |

**Example:** `JC-2026-00142` = The 142nd job card created in 2026

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## 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   |

<Info>
  You cannot manually create individual job cards. They are always generated from a production order.
</Info>

***

## 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

```mermaid theme={null}
flowchart LR
    A[Created] --> B[Cutting]
    B --> C[Fusing]
    C --> D[Stitching]
    D --> E[Finishing]
    E --> F[Packing]
    F --> G[Completed]
```

<Info>
  Stages must progress in order. You cannot skip from "Cutting" to "Finishing"—each stage must be completed sequentially.
</Info>

***

## 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)

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## Job Card Detail Page

**Access:** Click on any job card number

### Header

* 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

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## Changing Job Card Stage

### Method 1: QR Scan (Recommended)

See [QR Scanning Guide](/production/qr-scanning)

### Method 2: Manual Update

<Steps>
  <Step title="Open job card">
    Click on job card number to open detail page
  </Step>

  <Step title="Click Change Stage">
    Button in header area
  </Step>

  <Step title="Select next stage">
    Choose from dropdown (only next sequential stage available)
  </Step>

  <Step title="Select worker (if required)">
    Choose worker who completed the stage
  </Step>

  <Step title="Save">
    Stage updates and logs in history
  </Step>
</Steps>

***

## Bulk Actions

### Bulk Stage Update

Update multiple job cards at once:

<Steps>
  <Step title="Go to Job Cards list">
    Production Order → Job Cards tab, or Sidebar → Job Cards
  </Step>

  <Step title="Select job cards">
    Check the boxes next to job cards to update
  </Step>

  <Step title="Click Bulk Actions">
    Button appears when items selected
  </Step>

  <Step title="Choose Update Stage">
    Select from dropdown
  </Step>

  <Step title="Select new stage and worker">
    Fill in the form
  </Step>

  <Step title="Confirm">
    All selected job cards update
  </Step>
</Steps>

<Warning>
  Bulk actions apply the same stage and worker to all selected job cards. Only use when all selected cards are at the same current stage.
</Warning>

### Bulk Print QR

Print QR codes for multiple job cards:

<Steps>
  <Step title="Select job cards">
    Check boxes next to job cards
  </Step>

  <Step title="Click Bulk Actions → Print QR">
    Opens print preview
  </Step>

  <Step title="Print">
    Send to printer
  </Step>
</Steps>

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## 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     |

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## Troubleshooting

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="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.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="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.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Wrong worker assigned">
    **Cause:** Selected wrong worker during stage change.

    **Solution:** Stage changes cannot be undone. Contact admin if correction needed.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="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.
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

***

## Related Guides

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="QR Scanning" icon="qrcode" href="/production/qr-scanning">
    Using QR codes for stage updates
  </Card>

  <Card title="Rate Management" icon="money-bill" href="/production/rate-management">
    Understanding job card rates
  </Card>
</CardGroup>