Subcontracting Workflows

Subcontracting

Enable in Manufacturing > Configuration > Settings > Subcontracting. Allows outsourcing production to vendors.

Setup

1. Go to Inventory > Configuration > Routes.
2. Enable route "Subcontracting" if not already active.
3. Go to your vendor's contact form, Sales & Purchases tab.
4. Check Subcontractor. Set the Subcontracting Location (where raw materials are sent).
5. On the product form, add the "Subcontracting" route.

Subcontracting Flow

1. When stock reaches reorder point for a subcontracted product, a PO is created.
2. Quickenerp creates a Subcontracting Receipt - raw materials are sent to the vendor.
3. The vendor receives raw materials, produces the product, sends it back.
4. You receive the finished product as a normal receipt.
5. The PO is billed by the vendor.

Resupply Subcontractor

When confirming a subcontracted PO, Quickenerp auto-creates a delivery order to send raw materials to the subcontractor. The quantity of raw materials = BOM component quantity * PO quantity.

Tracking Subcontracted Stock

Raw materials sent to subcontractors are tracked in the Subcontracting Location (a virtual location). When the finished product is received, the raw material stock is consumed from there.