Rational
Production module is used when you need to “transform” a product into another product (input → outputs). But production process could be complex and sometimes there’s only one task to execute. Don’t know if all examples are relevant but for me, it could be:
- Sorting a product following different choices (product → product_choice1, product_choice2)
- Downgrading a product because precision/grade is not enough (happens with metallic balls)
- Unpacking a product into a specific product: ex. 1 Unit of pack of 6 bottles → individual bottles
- …
Proposal
A new module “light production” to manage transformation.
A default location of type “Production” (configurable) will be used by the stock moves.
The product will have a many2many field with possible products and factor in default unit that could be transformed into. It will apply to “goods” but domain could be extended (assets)
Example : Product A (unit) → Product B (unit) | Factor 1.0
A wizard asking for input product, (lot), quantity, unit and input location to “convert” a product into another “product” (creating stock_moves) output: allowed_product, quantity (calculated field), unit and output location.
Before doing the “transform” process, quantity depending on product/lot will be checked if in stock at input location. There’ll be also a check if product could be “transformed” and getting the factor to calculate output quantity.