Why use Determine Daily Requirements?
Determining your daily requirements in FlexiBake allows production planners to prepare the correct ingredients, packaging, labour, and WIP (Work in Progress) for a scheduled production date. This ensures:
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Production efficiency – reduces last-minute shortages and delays.
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Inventory accuracy – keeps ingredient and packaging usage in line with expectations.
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Labour readiness – ensures the correct staffing levels for the production day.
Steps to Access the Schedule Production Screen
Step 1:
Navigate to the Production Centre and click Schedule Production.
Step 2:
Double-click the date you want to review (e.g. Thu, Jul 17).
Step 3:
Once the date is selected, the Daily Requirements view opens. The screen contains multiple tabs for reviewing different resource needs:
Items Scheduled
Lists all recipes/products scheduled for that date, including quantities and batches and the team or shift it is scheduled to.
WIP Required
Displays any recipes that are set up as a WIP (Work in Progress) Item and the quantity required, quantity on hand, quantity scheduled, and what is remaining after that.
Ingredients Required
Lists all ingredients, their quantities, and current stock levels that are needed for the day's production.
Packaging Required
Shows all packaging items and quantities needed for the day’s production.
Labour Required
Estimates staffing needs by labour category for the production day.
Questions This Article Might Answer
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How can I see all the ingredients needed for tomorrow’s production?
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Where can I find the packaging requirements for a specific day?
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How do I check which products are scheduled for a certain date?
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Can I see labour requirements for my production team in FlexiBake?
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How do I determine WIP needs before production day?
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What is the fastest way to review daily production requirements?
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Can I view ingredient and packaging shortages for an upcoming schedule?