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Subcontracting selected operations to a vendor is common in many manufacturing companies. Subcontracting can be a rare occurrence or an integral part of all production processes.
Basic subcontracting tools
The following tools are available without the Subcontracting app:
- Work centers with an assigned vendor. You can set up a work center that is associated with a vendor (subcontractor). You specify this subcontract work center on routing operations, and the cost of the operation can be designated at the routing or work center level. Learn more in Set up subcontracting.
- Work center cost based on units or time. You can specify whether costs for the work center are based on production time or a flat charge per unit. Although subcontractors commonly use a flat charge per unit, Business Central can handle both options.
Extended capabilities in the Subcontracting app
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This early access feature is available only to Business Central partners who have a Dynamics 365 Business Central Partner Sandbox license and are located in the United States, United Kingdom, or Germany. Over time, availability will expand to include more countries/regions.
Early access features aren’t meant for production use and might have restricted functionality. These features are subject to supplemental terms of use, and are available before an official release so that partners can get early access and provide feedback.
Learn more about partner sandboxes at Production and Sandbox Environments - Business Central.
Learn more about early access previews at Prepare for Major Updates with Preview Environments - Business Central.
The following sections outline the extra capabilities that the Subcontracting app offers.
Subcontracting worksheet
Use the subcontracting worksheet to find production orders with material ready to send to a subcontractor and automatically create purchase orders for subcontract operations. Learn more in Use the subcontracting worksheet.
Order subcontracting from production orders
Create subcontracting purchase orders directly from released production order routings. You don't need to use worksheets or other journals, which reduces the risk of errors when you verify purchase invoices. Learn more in Order subcontracting from production orders.
Subcontractor prices
Store prices from subcontractors and view all item prices at a glance. You can use filters to search for specific prices. Learn more in Manage subcontractor prices.
Component management
Subcontracting types control how to handle components. For example, whether the subcontractor purchases them, they're already stocked at their location, or transferred from your warehouse. Business Central automatically manages locations and supports transfer orders for moving materials. Learn more in Manage components in subcontracting.
Item charges
Assign other costs such as transport, packaging, or other incidental costs directly to subcontracting operations. Item charges enable precise cost allocation to production orders. Learn more in Assign item charges to subcontracting receipts.
Location management
Business Central automatically assigns and manages locations in subcontracting, from provisioning components to transferring them to the subcontractor. Learn more in Set up locations for subcontracting.
Related information
Set up subcontracting
Order subcontracting from production orders
Use the subcontracting worksheet
Manufacturing
Setting Up Manufacturing
Purchasing
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