Effective inventory management demands visibility into why stock is removed from usable inventory. The Capture Reasons for Scrapping feature introduces a required “Scrap Reason” field on the scrapping wizard, compelling warehouse and production teams to document the cause of each scrap event. By standardizing reasons—Mortality, Unknown or Bad, and Other—this feature enhances traceability, supports data-driven process improvements, and drives accountability across inventory and manufacturing operations.
With this enhancement, businesses can better understand patterns of product loss, quickly identify recurring issues, and implement corrective measures to reduce waste. Whether on the shop floor or in the warehouse, every scrap action becomes an opportunity to gather insights and optimize operational efficiency.
Functionality at a glance:
- Mandatory Reason Selection: The scrap wizard now includes a required dropdown with three options—Mortality, Unknown or Bad, Other—ensuring no scrap can be validated without a documented cause.
- Consistent Data Capture: Enforces standardized entries across all Inventory, Manufacturing, and Shop Floor scrap operations.
- Enhanced Traceability: Associates every scrap record with its reason, enabling filtered reporting and trend analysis.
- Seamless Integration: Works within the existing Odoo Scrap workflow (Inventory → Operations → Scrap), requiring no additional navigation or steps beyond the new field.
- Actionable Insights: Empowers quality and operations teams to mine scrapping data for patterns and develop targeted waste-reduction strategies.
Example Use Case:
A food-processing facility experiences occasional spoilage of perishable components. With the Capture Reasons for Scrapping feature, warehouse staff select “Mortality” when animal-based ingredients expire, or “Unknown or Bad” when spoilage causes are uncertain. Over time, quality managers review scrap reports filtered by reason, discovering that a specific storage room’s temperature control is inconsistent. Armed with that insight, they correct the HVAC settings, reducing future spoilage and associated costs.
In summary, the Capture Reasons for Scrapping feature transforms every scrap event into a valuable data point—boosting inventory accuracy, driving continuous improvement, and fostering accountability across your organization.
Capture Reasons For Scrapping