SyteLine Production Order Configuration Guide
Production orders (jobs) are the central transactional entity in SyteLine manufacturing. Correct configuration of job types, status workflows, numbering sequences, and default parameters determines how smoothly your shop floor operates. Misconfigured production orders cascade into scheduling errors, costing discrepancies, and inventory inaccuracies. This guide covers the complete production order configuration from initial setup through production release.
Job Order Types and Status Configuration
SyteLine production orders are managed through the Jobs form and configured via Production Order Parameters (Menu Path: Production > Production Setup > Production Order Parameters). The system supports multiple job types: Standard (S) for make-to-stock, Rework (R) for defect correction, and Disassembly (D) for teardown operations. Each job type follows a configurable status workflow defined in the Job Status Configuration form. The standard flow progresses from Planned (P) to Firm (F) to Released (R) to Complete (C) to Closed (X). Configure status transition rules to control which users can move jobs between states—for example, restrict Release to Production from planners only by assigning the JobRelease permission set. The ProductionParms table stores global defaults including default job type, auto-firm behavior, and whether to auto-generate material transactions on job completion.
- Configure job types (Standard, Rework, Disassembly) in Production > Production Setup > Production Order Parameters
- Job status workflow: Planned (P) > Firm (F) > Released (R) > Complete (C) > Closed (X)
- Control status transitions with permission-based rules in the Job Status Configuration form
- Global defaults stored in the ProductionParms table including auto-firm and auto-complete settings
Numbering Sequences and Job Identification
SyteLine assigns job numbers through the numbering sequence system configured in Administration > Numbering Sequences. The job number sequence is tied to the 'Job' document type and supports prefix-based numbering (e.g., JOB-000001), site-specific prefixes for multi-site environments, and fiscal year resets. Configure the starting number, increment, prefix, and suffix through the sequence form. For environments with high job volumes (1000+ per day), ensure the numeric portion has sufficient digits to avoid sequence exhaustion. The job suffix system allows multiple operations under a single parent job number—suffix 0 is the parent, and suffixes 1+ represent sub-jobs or lot splits. Configure auto-suffix behavior in Production Order Parameters to control whether SyteLine automatically creates suffixed jobs for lot splits and co-product generation. The JobNum and Suffix columns in the job table together form the unique identifier referenced across all manufacturing transactions.
- Configure job numbering in Administration > Numbering Sequences for the 'Job' document type
- Support site-specific prefixes and fiscal year resets for multi-site manufacturing environments
- Job suffix 0 is the parent job; suffixes 1+ represent sub-jobs, lot splits, and co-products
- JobNum and Suffix together form the composite key referenced across all manufacturing transactions
Production Order Defaults and BOM/Routing Linkage
When a production order is created, SyteLine copies the current BOM and routing from the item master into the job's material list (jobmatl table) and operation list (jobroute table). This copy-on-create behavior means changes to the master BOM or routing do not affect existing jobs unless explicitly refreshed. Configure default BOM and routing selection in the Items form's Planning tab, specifying which BOM revision and routing revision to use for new jobs. The Job Material Configuration form controls how SyteLine handles phantom items during BOM explosion—phantoms can be exploded (default), kept as-is for kitting, or selectively exploded based on item attributes. For mixed-mode manufacturing, configure the default operation overlap percentage and move time in Production Order Parameters to enable overlapped scheduling where the next operation begins before the previous completes. Set the default warehouse and location for backflush material issues in the Production Defaults form to streamline shop floor material consumption.
- BOM and routing are copied from item master to job tables (jobmatl, jobroute) at job creation time
- Configure BOM/routing revision defaults on the Items form Planning tab for each manufactured item
- Phantom item explosion behavior is configurable: explode, keep as-is, or conditional based on attributes
- Set default warehouse, location, and backflush settings in Production > Production Setup > Production Defaults
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