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      How do I create and manage a Work in Progress (WIP) job?

      Tracking the progress of manufacturing jobs in real time

      In DigitBridge, a Work in Progress (WIP) job is how you manage and track the active production of finished goods. A WIP pulls in the BOM, assigns the output SKUs, and allows you to monitor material consumption, processing steps, and final yield.

      Where to Create a WIP

      Go to Manufacturing > WIP.
      Click Apply to view existing jobs or Add to create a new one.

      Set Job Info

      In the Job Info tab, enter:

      • WIP Job Number: A unique identifier

      • Customer # (optional): Links job to a customer

      • Description: Short description of the production job

      • Type: Choose from:

      • Factory & Warehouses: Assign the product, material, and semi-warehouses relevant to this job

      • Schedule: Start Date, End Date, Due Date

      • Progress Tracking: Progress Rate, Work Hours, Estimated Start/End, and Adjustment Rate

      • Reference: Add notes, instructions, or a channel-specific reference

      Add Finished Goods

      In the Finished Goods tab, add the SKUs being manufactured:

      • SKU

      • BOM Number: The BOM being used for production

      • WIP Quantity: How many units you plan to produce

      You can include multiple SKUs in a single WIP job—each must have an associated BOM.

      Add Processes

      In the Processes tab, all the steps from the associated BOM(s) will appear.

      Each step can be tracked individually. If you're producing multiple SKUs with shared steps, all processes will be grouped together here.

      Review Raw Materials

      The Raw Material tab shows all the required materials pulled from the BOM(s). These can be cross-referenced with inventory before starting production.

      Activity Tab

      This tab will log system-generated updates and related actions over time, such as material picks, process updates, and final yield recordings.

      Action Buttons

      At the top and under the Action menu, you’ll find key tools for managing the job:

      • Start All Processes

      • Finish All Processes

      • Recalculate

      • Pick Material (for in-house steps)

      • Create Outsource PO (for outsourced steps)

      • Update In-House Finish Quantity

      • Finish Goods Yield (closes job and updates inventory)

      • Duplicate WIP

      See What actions can I take from the WIP screen? for details.

      Save and Track

      After filling out the tabs, click Save. You can update the WIP as work progresses, using the recalculate button to reflect changes in progress or yield.

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