Before you begin
- Pre-Start Validation and Release
How it works
Follow the arrows from left to right. Each stage prepares the information the next stage needs.
- 01Required
Create small Work Order
Use a small quantity that is large enough to test serials, capacity, and material consumption.
provides the information needed for - 02Required
Release
Run at least one unit through the complete normal route.
provides the information needed for - 03Required
Execute every operation
Test a controlled failure and Repair path.
provides the information needed for - 04Required
Test failure path
Verify quality, packaging, and shipment steps that apply.
provides the information needed for - 05Required
Package and trace
Trace a completed unit back to material and forward to its container or shipment.
provides the information needed for - 06Required
Review
This stage contributes to the outcome: Run a small controlled Work Order to validate the complete configuration before scaling volume.
Why this connection matters: Do not use the first full-volume order as the first complete process test.
Step-by-step in Forge
Navigation: Manufacturing → Production → Work Orders
- Create a trial Work Order: Select Create Work Order and use a small but realistic quantity.
- Prepare and release: Confirm serials, capacity, Routing, material, and identifiers, then select Release Work Order.
- Run the normal path: Complete at least one unit through every required operation.
- Test an exception: Fail one controlled operation and complete its Repair or Rework path.
- Finish and trace: Complete applicable quality, packaging, and shipment steps, then search the unit in Master Traceability.
Watch the task
Watch: First Production Run Checklist
GIF walkthrough placeholder for First Production Run Checklist.
Rules to remember
- Do not use the first full-volume order as the first complete process test.
- Record every configuration issue and retest after correction.
- The trial is complete only when the unit history is understandable end to end.
Ready when
- Work Order creates the expected Production Tasks.
- Normal and failure paths work.
- Material consumption and inventory are correct.
- Packaging and shipment work where configured.
- End-to-end traceability is complete.