Visual Production Tracking
Track work orders through production stages with a visual kanban board. Drag and drop to update status, see bottlenecks at a glance, and keep production flowing.
Production Feature
Manufacturing & Work Orders
Plan, execute, and track production with precision. From simple assembly to complex multi-stage manufacturing, Fiddle helps you manage the entire production lifecycle.
Benefits
Key Benefits
Discover how this feature can transform your operations and drive business growth.
Flexible BOM Management
Create multi-level bills of materials with sub-assemblies, alternates, and version control. Know exactly what materials are needed and track every change.
Smart Material Planning
Automatically calculate material requirements based on BOMs and work orders. Reserve materials for production runs and track consumption in real-time.
Compliant Production Records
Generate detailed production records automatically as production progresses. Capture operator inputs, material lot numbers, and quality checks for full traceability.
Production Cost Analysis
Track actual costs against estimates for materials, labor, and overhead. Identify variances and optimize your production costs over time.
Integrated Quality Control
Define quality checkpoints at each production stage. Capture measurements, inspections, and approvals directly within the work order workflow.
Features
Everything You Need
A comprehensive set of tools designed to streamline your workflow and boost productivity.
Kanban Board View
Visual production tracking with drag-and-drop workflow
BOM Version Control
Track changes to BOMs with full revision history
Material Reservation
Reserve raw materials for production runs automatically
Work Instructions
Attach detailed instructions and procedures to work orders
Labor Tracking
Track operator time and labor costs per work order
Scrap & Yield Tracking
Monitor waste and yield rates to optimize production
Use Cases
Real-World Use Cases
See how businesses across industries are using this feature to solve real problems.
High-Volume CPG Production
A food manufacturer runs 50+ work orders daily across multiple production lines. Fiddle helps them track materials, capture production records, and maintain FDA compliance.
100% production record completion rate
Made-to-Order Production
A furniture maker handles custom orders with varying specifications. Each work order includes customer-specific BOMs and finish options with material reservations.
40% faster order fulfillment
PCB Assembly Tracking
An electronics assembler tracks components by lot code through multi-stage assembly. Serial numbers link final products to every component used.
Full component traceability
Cosmetics Batch Production
A skincare brand produces products in batches, tracking ingredients and expiry dates. Quality checkpoints capture pH levels and viscosity at each stage.
Zero quality escapes
Supplement Manufacturing
A supplement company maintains GMP compliance with detailed production records capturing every ingredient lot, operator, and test result.
Audit-ready documentation
Kit Assembly Operations
A subscription box company assembles kits with varying components each month. Work orders automatically allocate the right materials for each SKU.
99.8% kit accuracy
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to common questions about this feature.
How do multi-level BOMs work?
Fiddle supports unlimited BOM levels. You can create sub-assemblies that are used in parent products, and those sub-assemblies can have their own sub-assemblies. When you create a work order, the system automatically explodes the BOM to show all required materials.
Can I track work orders through multiple production stages?
Yes! You can define custom production stages for your workflow. Work orders move through stages with timestamps and operator attribution. The kanban board provides a visual overview of all work in progress.
How does material reservation work?
When you create a work order, Fiddle can automatically reserve the required materials based on the BOM. Reserved materials are deducted from available inventory but not yet consumed. When production completes, materials are consumed and finished goods are added to inventory.
Can I generate production records automatically?
Absolutely. Fiddle automatically generates production records as production progresses. Records include material lot numbers, quantities consumed, operator information, timestamps, and any quality check data captured during production.
Does Fiddle support kit assembly?
Yes, kit assembly is supported through work orders with BOMs. You can create kits that combine multiple components into a single SKU. The system tracks both the individual components and the assembled kits in inventory.
Ready to Streamline Your Production?
Request a demo and see how Fiddle can help you manage BOMs, track work orders, and generate production records automatically.