> ## 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.

# Quickstart

> Get up and running with Mac Leather Dashboard in 5 minutes

# Quickstart

Get familiar with the key areas of Mac Leather Dashboard.

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## Step 1: Navigate the Dashboard

| Section     | What It Does             | Location              |
| ----------- | ------------------------ | --------------------- |
| Samples     | Create and track samples | Sidebar → Samples     |
| Production  | Manage production orders | Sidebar → Production  |
| Exports     | Handle shipments         | Sidebar → Exports     |
| Procurement | Purchase orders          | Sidebar → Procurement |

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## Step 2: Understand the Workflow

```mermaid theme={null}
flowchart LR
    A[Sample] --> B[Production Order]
    B --> C[Job Cards]
    C --> D[Shipment]
```

1. **Sample** — Design approved by customer
2. **Production Order** — Bulk manufacturing order
3. **Job Cards** — Track production stages
4. **Shipment** — Export to customer

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## Step 3: Know Your System Codes

| Code | Meaning          | Example       |
| ---- | ---------------- | ------------- |
| SMP  | Sample           | SMP-2026-042  |
| PRD  | Production Order | PRD-2026-015  |
| JC   | Job Card         | JC-2026-00142 |
| PO   | Purchase Order   | PO-2026-088   |
| SHP  | Shipment         | SHP-2026-007  |

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## Step 4: Common Tasks

| Task                    | Where to Go              |
| ----------------------- | ------------------------ |
| Create a sample         | Samples → + New Sample   |
| Create a PO             | Procurement → + New PO   |
| Check production status | Production → Find order  |
| Prepare a shipment      | Exports → + New Shipment |

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## Next Steps

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Samples Overview" icon="flask" href="/samples/overview">
    Learn about sample management
  </Card>

  <Card title="Production Overview" icon="industry" href="/production/overview">
    Understand production workflow
  </Card>

  <Card title="System Codes" icon="hashtag" href="/reference/system-codes">
    All code formats explained
  </Card>

  <Card title="Status Workflows" icon="diagram-project" href="/reference/status-workflows">
    Complete status reference
  </Card>
</CardGroup>