V9 - Processes and the Processes list 

Processes in SOS Inventory can have an unlimited number of inputs and outputs. This gives you the flexibility to handle a variety of more detailed manufacturing situations:

• Simple manufacturing (multiple inputs into one output).
• Disassembly (where one input turns into many outputs). Process transactions can be used to break down finished goods back into their original components. 
• Complex processes with by-products, such as waste (multiple inputs into multiple outputs). 

Refer to Introduction to production for a brief explanation of how processes differ from assemblies.

If you are using a contract manufacturer (third party) to produce the goods, see Contract manufacturing workflows. 

Processes list

Process transactions are housed on the Processes list (Operations > Production > Processes). 

You can see the following information on the Processes list:

• When a process was initiated.
• The item(s) being produced.
• The quantities being produced.
• The location where the manufacturing is being completed.
• Whether the process is still in progress. 
• Whether the process was generated from a work order.
• A shortcut to the Process templates list is located in the upper right corner of the Processes list.

For a general overview of how lists work in SOS Inventory, refer to List functions. See Action and batch action descriptions for more information about the actions available on lists.

How to create a process

Refer to the Creating a process folder, which includes articles addressing the following topics:

• Basic steps in creating a process
• Creating process output, waste, and input items
• Creating a process template
• Adding a process transaction, including methods for adding a process transaction and process transaction field descriptions.