> ## 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.

# Production Overview

> Guide to the Production module in Mac Leather Dashboard

# Production Overview

The Production module manages bulk manufacturing orders. Each production order contains multiple job cards—one for each physical piece being made.

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## System Codes

### Production Order

**Format:** `PRD-YYYY-XXX`

| Part   | Meaning           | Example          |
| ------ | ----------------- | ---------------- |
| `PRD`  | Production prefix | PRD              |
| `YYYY` | Year created      | 2026             |
| `XXX`  | Sequential number | 001, 002, 003... |

**Example:** `PRD-2026-015` = The 15th production order created in 2026

### Job Card

**Format:** `JC-YYYY-XXXXX`

| Part    | Meaning                      | Example      |
| ------- | ---------------------------- | ------------ |
| `JC`    | Job Card prefix              | JC           |
| `YYYY`  | Year created                 | 2026         |
| `XXXXX` | Sequential number (5 digits) | 00001, 00142 |

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

<Info>
  Job cards have 5-digit sequential numbers because there are many more job cards than production orders. A single production order of 500 units creates 500 job cards.
</Info>

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## Production Order Statuses

| Status      | Meaning                           | How It's Set                                     |
| ----------- | --------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------ |
| New         | Just created, no work started     | Automatic on creation                            |
| In Progress | At least one job card has started | Automatic when any job card moves past "Created" |
| Completed   | All job cards finished            | Automatic when all job cards reach "Completed"   |
| On Hold     | Paused                            | Manual                                           |
| Cancelled   | Order cancelled                   | Manual                                           |

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## Job Card Stages

Each job card moves through these stages:

| Stage     | What It Means                   | Department |
| --------- | ------------------------------- | ---------- |
| Created   | Job card generated, not started | —          |
| Cutting   | Leather/material being cut      | Cutter     |
| Fusing    | Materials being fused together  | Fuser      |
| Stitching | Piece being sewn                | Stitcher   |
| Finishing | Final touches, edges, hardware  | Finisher   |
| Packing   | Being packaged                  | Packer     |
| Completed | Finished and packed             | —          |

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

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## Page Layouts

### Production Orders List

**Location:** Sidebar → Production

**Columns displayed:**

* Order number (PRD-YYYY-XXX)
* Customer name
* Style name
* Total quantity
* Completed count
* Status
* Delivery date

**Filters available:**

* Status
* Customer
* Date range

### Production Order Detail

**Header:**

* Order number
* Customer and style
* Status badge
* Action buttons

**Tabs:**

| Tab       | Contents                                |
| --------- | --------------------------------------- |
| Overview  | Order details, dates, quantities, rates |
| Job Cards | List of all job cards for this order    |
| Files     | Uploaded documents                      |
| Activity  | Change history                          |

**Below Tabs:** Landed Cost card

### Job Cards List

**Location:** Sidebar → Job Cards (or Production Order → Job Cards tab)

**Columns displayed:**

* Job card number (JC-YYYY-XXXXX)
* Production order
* Stage
* Current worker
* Size
* Created date

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## Quick Reference

| Action                      | Location                         |
| --------------------------- | -------------------------------- |
| View all production orders  | Sidebar → Production             |
| Create new order            | Production → + New Order         |
| View job cards for an order | Production Order → Job Cards tab |
| View all job cards          | Sidebar → Job Cards              |
| Print QR codes              | Job Card → Print QR              |

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## Related Guides

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Creating Orders" icon="plus" href="/production/creating-orders">
    How to create production orders
  </Card>

  <Card title="Job Cards" icon="id-card" href="/production/job-cards">
    Managing individual job cards
  </Card>

  <Card title="QR Scanning" icon="qrcode" href="/production/qr-scanning">
    Using QR codes on the floor
  </Card>

  <Card title="Rate Management" icon="money-bill" href="/production/rate-management">
    Setting and updating rates
  </Card>
</CardGroup>