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# Production Planning and Control: Replacing paper production orders
- URL: https://blog.jestor.com/production-planning-and-control-replacing-paper-production-orders/
- Published: 2026-01-08T20:09:19.000Z
- Updated: 2026-01-08T20:09:19.000Z
- Author: Aline Valério

Small and medium manufacturers struggle to control the shop floor. **Jestor** replaces the printed "Production Order (PO)" with tablets or screens at workstations, allowing real-time visibility of what is being produced, what is late, and how much raw material was consumed.

### **Where is the client's order?**

Sales asks: "Is order 500 ready?" Production answers: "I have to go down to the factory to check." This is inefficient. With Jestor, the factory logs status digitally. Sales sees on screen: "Order 500 - Painting Phase - 80% Complete."

### **Structuring Production in Jestor**

1. **Bill of Materials (BOM):** An order for "1 Chair" automatically generates the need for "4 Legs, 1 Seat, 8 Screws."
2. **Production Queue:** A Kanban shows the operator what they must do today.
3. **Logging:** The operator clicks "Start" and "Finish." The system calculates machine time and labor cost.

### **Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)**

**Does Jestor replace an industrial ERP (SAP)?** The ERP handles tax/accounting. Jestor handles the *production logging* which is hard to do in an ERP. They integrate.

**Does it work for custom manufacturing?** It is the ideal scenario. "Make to Order" industries need the flexibility only[Jestor](https://jestor.com/?ref=blog.jestor.com)offers.

**How to track batches?** Each PO in Jestor generates a unique batch number, ensuring total traceability in case of a recall.

### **Conclusion**

With **Jestor**, the shop floor becomes transparent and connected to the office.

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