Production Order Management

Fewer deviations

Less waste

Disciplined execution

Main Features

Automatic or manual creation of production orders

Production orders can be generated automatically from MPS or MRP, or imported from the ERP. Quantities, dates and line assignments can be edited before approval.

Automatic communication with line equipment

Once orders are released, BRAINR sends the required information to scales, printers and labelers automatically, removing manual setup work.

Mobile or tablet execution on the shopfloor

Operators receive orders on mobile apps, pick raw materials and record good production, waste and rework using GS1 barcodes and catchweight.

Execution progress monitoring

Production managers monitor real-time progress, delays and deviations with alerts that support rapid decision-making and rescheduling when needed.

Specific Features for Food Manufacturing

Integrated co-products and by-products

Each production order can generate multiple outputs: main cuts, trimmings, fat, bones, skins, waste or intermediate products.

Intelligent backflush and forward flush

BRAINR supports backflush (automatic consumption based on outputs) and forward flush (consumption at picking or order start), configurable by product, section or process type.

Structured recording of waste, losses and reasons

Loss reasons are configurable by section, line and product, giving managers clear insight into daily waste and true production yield.

Full support for catchweight and automatic movements

Variable-weight products, half-boxes, half-pallets and automatic stock movements are managed with complete lot-level traceability.

Mobile execution with GS1, SSCC and advanced picking

Operators record consumptions, outputs, rework and losses via scanner or smartphone, with real-time validations against the production plan.

Full integration with ERP and line equipment

All consumption, production, co-product, by-product and waste data is returned to the ERP for costing and valuation, fully automated.

How it works in practice

Step 1

Release of new production orders

The production manager reviews MPS or MRP suggestions, adjusts quantities and dates, sets priorities and releases real production orders for slaughter, cutting, processing or packaging.

Step 2

Execution on the shopfloor with full traceability

Operators receive orders on mobile devices, pick materials, record production, co-products, by-products, waste and rework.

Step 3

Fast order closure and instant analysis

The manager validates outputs, waste and co-products, closes orders and sends data to the ERP. Yield, deviations, loss reasons and performance become available in dashboards and production reports.

FAQs

Quick Answers for Curious Minds

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What software helps food factories control each production order from start to finish?

BRAINR provides end-to-end production order control. It connects planning, material picking, equipment, operators and outputs in one workflow.

How do production managers ensure operators follow the exact bill of materials and steps of each order?

BRAINR sends every order to mobile devices with guided steps, GS1 validations and automatic checks for materials, quantities and sequencing.

How can factories register production, waste and rework directly on the line?

Operators use BRAINR mobile apps to record good production, co-products, by-products, waste and rework in real time using barcode scanning and variable weight capture.

What system helps manage multi-output production orders typical in food processing?

BRAINR supports orders that generate multiple outputs, such as main cuts, trimmings, fat, bones, intermediate products or waste, all linked to the same order.

How do production managers track real-time progress of every order?

BRAINR shows live execution percentages, delays, bottlenecks and deviations so managers always know the status of each order.

How can consumptions be calculated automatically during execution?

BRAINR supports configurable backflush and forward flush rules. Consumptions can be calculated automatically from produced quantities or recorded during picking.

What system helps reduce yield loss and make losses visible at the order level?

BRAINR captures loss reasons by product, section and line, creating structured yield data linked to each production order.

How do factories manage variable-weight ingredients and outputs inside production orders?

BRAINR supports catchweight, dual units, half boxes and half pallets, ensuring that variable-weight flows stay accurate.

How can production orders communicate with line equipment automatically?

BRAINR sends order parameters directly to scales, printers and labelers and receives weights and labels back in real time.

What is the best way to close production orders and send data to the ERP?

BRAINR allows managers to validate consumptions and outputs, close the order and send final data to the ERP for costing, valuation and traceability.

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