# Batch / Lot / Bundle Movement Process Flows

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### 🧶 **Bundle Creation Workflow: Step-by-Step Guide**

This tutorial provides a **comprehensive guide** to managing the **bundle creation workflow** in a **sequential production environment** — commonly used in **textile**��**, apparel**👕, and **fabrication**🏗️ industries. Bundling streamlines production **tracking**, ensures **process accuracy**, and enables efficient worker-wise **payroll management**.

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### 🔍 **What is a Bundle?**

A **bundle** is a set of items grouped and tracked together during production. 🆔Each bundle is assigned a **unique number**, often using a **prefix formula** for easier tracking and identification.

> ⚠️ **Important Rule:**\
> Bundles can be created **only once**, and **only when all production processes are set up in a sequential order** (e.g., Cutting → Stitching → Finishing).

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### 🛠️ **Step 1: Configure the Process for Bundling**

Before any production begins, bundling must be enabled at the process level.

#### 👣How to Set It Up:

1. Go to the **Production** section in **Main menu**, then click on **Production Setups** and select **Setup Process Groups/Processes.**
2. Select the relevant process (typically **Cutting**✂️, but can vary by business).
3. Enable the option: ✅ **Allow Create Bundle**.
4. Define a **Bundle Prefix Formula**🧩 — this will auto-generate bundle numbers like `CUT-001`, `STCH-002`, etc.
5. 💾**Save** the configuration.

> ✅💡 **Tip:** Use logical, department-based prefixes for easy reference in floor-level operations.

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### 📋 **Step 2: Create a Job Order**

🎯A **job order** acts as the **production blueprint**. It details the **product**��**, quantity**📏, and **timelines**⏳.

#### 📋Instructions:

1. Navigate to the **Production** section, the click on **Production Vouchers** and select **Job Order** option.
2. Select the **Product to be Manufactured**.
3. Enter the required **Production Quantity**.
4. Link any applicable **Designs, Styles, or Color Variants**.
5. 💾**Save** the job order.

> 🎯📌 This step formally initiates the production plan and is linked throughout the job's lifecycle.

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### 👷 **Step 3: Issue for Processing**

Assign tasks to workers or departments by creating an issue document.

#### 📋Instructions:

1. Open the **Production** option, then click on **Production Vouchers** option, and select **Issue For Processing - First Process** option.
2. Select the **Worker**👷, **Department**🏭, and **Process**🔁.
3. **Link**🔗 it with the previously created **Job Order**.
4. Enter the quantity of material to be issued for this stage.
5. 💾**Save** the entry.

> 📦 Materials are now officially dispatched to start production.

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### 🏗️ **Step 4: Production Entry and Bundle Creation**

This is the **core step** where the first stage of production is completed and bundles are formed🎉.

#### 📋Instructions:

1. Go to the **Production** section, then select **Production Vouchers** option, and click on **Receipts Against Issues - Internal** for the process (e.g., Cutting).
2. Select:
   * **Process**
   * **Issued Material** (e.g., fabric rolls)
3. Input the **Output Quantity**✅ and confirm **Bundle Creation**✅.
4. 💾**Save** the production entry.

#### 📦What Happens (Outcome):

* The system auto-generates **unique bundle numbers**.
* Bundles are **physically created** and **grouped together**.
* Bundles are placed in a designated area (e.g., Cutting Floor).
* They **remain on hold** until all necessary raw material is added for further processing.

> 📍 **Bundles are now ready** to be forwarded to the next department — typically Stitching.

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### 🏷️ **Step 5: Bundle Sticker Printing (Optional but Recommended)**

To maintain clarity and tracking throughout the workflow, print stickers for each bundle.

#### 📋Instructions:

* Access the **Reports/Queries** section, then click on **Item Reports** option, and select **Barcode Labels Printing** option.
* Select the **Bundle Numbers** you wish to print. (Need to Select Purchase from the Dropdown)
* 🖨️**Print** and attach the stickers to physical bundles.

> 🧾 ***Stickers often include:***
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> * 🔢Bundle Number
> * 🔗Job Order Reference
> * ⚙️Process Stage
> * 📏Quantity
> * 🎨Product/Color/Size Info

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### 🚚 **Step 6: Bundle Movement to Stitching Department**

Bundles are now transferred from the Cutting Department➡️ to Stitching in a sequential line process.

#### 📋Instructions:

Navigate to the **Production** section, then select **Production Vouchers** option, and click on **Issue for Processing - Internal** option🔗.

#### 📦Typical Workflow:

1. Bundles arrive at the **first line station**1️⃣.
2. Each worker👷 completes their designated part of the stitching.
3. The **bundle is passed down the line**💾, maintaining order.
4. All **bundle movements are recorded**✅ for tracking and payroll purposes.

> 📊 This approach provides transparency and visibility at every point of production.

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### 🔁 **Step 7: Continue Bundle-Wise Production Entries**

📋For every new process (e.g., Stitching🪡, Finishing✨):

* Open the **Production Entry** screen.
* Select the **Bundle Number**📦.
* Record the **Quantity Completed**✅.
* Repeat this step **for each process** until the product is finished.

> 📍 This ensures traceability of each bundle from raw material to finished stock.

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### 📊 **Step 8: Marking the Job as Completed**

When all processes are completed:

1. 🏁The final **bundle-wise production entry** is saved.
2. ✅The system **adds the finished product** to inventory.
3. 📦The job is marked **complete** and ready for dispatch or QC.

> 🚚 Bundles are no longer needed at this stage — only the final stock entry matters now.

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### 💰 **Step 9: Worker-Wise Payroll Entry (Bundle-Based)**

Accurately track and pay workers based on bundles handled💸.

#### 📋Instructions:

1. Go to the **Production** section, then click on **Production Vouchers** and select **Sub Process Wise Payroll Entry** option.
2. Choose:
   * ⚙️**Process**
   * 🧩**Sub-process**
   * 📄**Document**
3. Press **Spacebar** to view bundle-level data.
4. For each bundle:
   * 👷Select the **Worker**
   * ✍️Enter the **Quantity Completed** or Piece Rate
5. 💾**Save** the entry.

> 💸 This improves payroll precision and motivates performance through visibility.

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### 📈 **Step 10: Reports — Worker + Bundle Wise Analysis**

🧮Generate detailed reports to monitor:

* 👷Worker-wise productivity.
* 🔁Process-wise output.
* 📦Bundle tracking.
* 💰Balance or pending bundle processing.
* 📈Payroll audit reports.

> 📊 These insights help identify **process bottlenecks, reward top performers**🎖️, and **improve planning**��**.**

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### 🧠 **Best Practices for Bundle Management**

| **Practice**                         | **Why It Matters**                          |
| ------------------------------------ | ------------------------------------------- |
| Use clear prefix formulas            | Easier tracking across departments          |
| Keep bundles small but logical       | Speeds up line flow and reduces bottlenecks |
| Print stickers for all bundles       | Prevents confusion and loss                 |
| Train workers on bundle handling     | Ensures discipline and accountability       |
| Schedule bundle audits               | Detects gaps early and improves accuracy    |
| Always maintain sequential processes | Critical for system compatibility           |

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### 📌 **Conclusion**

**Bundle creation** and **management** are essential for:

* 🚀Smoother production flows
* 🧾Precise tracking of WIP (Work-in-Progress)
* 💰Transparent, performance-based payroll
* 📦Enhanced inventory control

By implementing this step-by-step bundle strategy, your production floor will benefit from **higher efficiency**, **reduced waste**, and **improved accountability**.


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