How to Create Subcontract in Odoo18
The steps below guide you through understanding and using the “Subcontracting” feature in Odoo 18. This workflow explains how to delegate parts of the production process to subcontractors, create purchase orders for subcontracted items, and finally receive the finished part of the product from the subcontractor. This streamlines complex manufacturing processes and allows for risk-free production by leveraging external vendors.
- Introduction to Subcontracting: The video starts by explaining what subcontracting is within the context of Odoo 18, emphasizing that it’s for delegating parts of the production process to subcontractors. For example, if manufacturing panels, sheets might be pre-folded by an external customer/vendor.
- Creating a Purchase Order for Subcontracting: The user then proceeds to create a new purchase order.
- Selecting a Subcontractor and Product: The purchase order is created for a subcontractor (e.g., “Covestro”) who will manufacture a specific product (e.g., “HF80” sheet) This product was previously configured with subcontracting options in its Bill of Materials and warehouse settings.
- Confirming the Purchase Order: The purchase order is confirmed.
- Receiving the Subcontracted Product: After confirmation, the user demonstrates how to “Receive Products”. This action signifies that the part of the product (e.g., the pre-manufactured sheet) has been received from the subcontractor.
- Utilizing Received Part for Final Product: The received part of the product is then used internally to manufacture the final finished good (FG product), such as the complete PUF Insulation panel.
