Move from order-driven BOMs to work orders

Order-driven BOM execution is great for stocked finished goods you build on demand. Once volume grows or you start building stock ahead of demand, work orders give you better planning, batching, and shop-floor coordination. This guide explains when to make the switch and how to do it without losing inventory accuracy.

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• Signals that you’re outgrowing order-driven execution
• The mental model shift: per-order vs per-batch
• Migrating one product line to work orders
• Running both modes in parallel during the transition
• Operational checklist for the assemble bench