Resupply Subcontractor

This video provides a detailed guide on how to manage Resupply Subcontracting in Odoo18, a feature that streamlines the process of providing raw materials to third-party manufacturers for production.

• Introduction to Resupply Subcontracting: The video explains that this feature automatically generates the necessary steps to transfer raw materials from your warehouse to a subcontractor’s location when a subcontracting order is created.
• System Configuration: To enable the feature, navigate to the Manufacturing app settings and check the “Subcontracting” box. You must also enable “Multi-Step Routes” in the Inventory settings.
• Warehouse & Route Setup: In the Inventory module, go to your warehouse settings and ensure the “Resupply Subcontractor” option is enabled to allow for the movement of components to external partners.
• Bill of Materials (BoM) Configuration: The video demonstrates setting the BoM type to “Subcontracting” and warns against linking operation types to these BoMs to avoid system errors during the subcontracting process.
• Component Settings: For each raw material, you must designate the specific subcontractor as a vendor and set the route to “Resupply Subcontractor on Order” in the product’s Inventory tab.
• Managing the Purchase Order: When you confirm a Purchase Order for a subcontracted finished product, Odoo automatically creates a “Resupply” smart button to manage the delivery of raw materials to the vendor.
• Validating Transfers: The narrator shows how to validate the resupply transfer (including assigning lot or serial numbers) so the subcontractor has the inventory needed to start production.
• Receiving Finished Goods: The tutorial concludes by recording the production of the finished item, receiving it back into stock, and generating the subcontractor’s bill.