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Material Consumption Logging

Material Consumption Logging in PrismERP involves recording the actual usage of raw materials during the production process. This ensures accurate tracking of material consumption against production orders, supports inventory reconciliation, and aids in cost analysis and waste management.


Key Features

  • Real-Time Consumption Entry — Log materials used during each production operation.
  • Integration with Production Orders & BoM — Automatically link consumption records to specific jobs.
  • Batch & Lot Tracking — Track consumption by batch or lot for traceability.
  • Variance Reporting — Identify discrepancies between planned and actual material usage.
  • Consumption Reports — Generate detailed reports for audit and analysis.
  • Inventory Update — Adjust inventory balances in real-time based on consumption.
  • Support for Rework & Scrap — Log material losses or returns during production.

Usage Guide in PrismERP

Access Material Consumption Module

Navigate to Material Consumption Logging

Material Consumption

Select Production Order or Job

Choose the relevant production order for which material consumption is to be logged.

Enter Consumption Details

  • Input actual quantities of raw materials consumed.
  • Specify batch or lot numbers if applicable.
  • Record any scrap, rework, or returns.

Validate Against Planned Usage

The system highlights variances between planned BoM quantities and actual consumption.

Save Consumption Record

Save the log to update inventory and production costing.

Review Consumption Reports

Generate and analyze consumption reports to identify trends or issues.