# Production orders

> The Production Orders page allows you to manage and track all production orders in Vestis Labs from creation through completion and shipment.

Source: https://docs.vestislabs.com/production/production-orders/

## Production orders – overview

The **Production Orders** page allows you to manage and track all production orders in Vestis Labs from creation through completion and shipment. It provides a clear, table-based view of key order details, making it easy to monitor progress, identify issues, and take action when needed.

**Where to find it:** Production → Order Management
**Requires:** permission `VIEW_BRAND_PRODUCTION`

## Order list and details

Each production order is displayed in a structured table with a selection checkbox at the start of every row. The table includes:

- **Production #** – The unique order reference number
- **Category** – The order category, such as Wholesale, Retail, or Sample
- **Buyer** – The buyer name entered on the order
- **Factory** – The production factory or supplier
- **Total Quantities** – The total units included in the order
- **Order Date** – The date the order was created
- **Agreed** – The planned **Production Start**, **Production End** and **Ex-Factory** dates
- **Actual** – The **Production Start**, **Production End** and **Ex-Factory** dates recorded as the order progresses
- **Status** – Current order status: **Created**, **Delayed**, **In Production**, **Completed**, **Shipped**, **Delivered** or **Cancelled**
- **Actions** – The three-dot menu for each order

![The Production Orders table with one row per order, from Production # to the agreed and actual dates](https://docs.vestislabs.com/assets/production/assets/production-orders/60-list.webp)

![The right side of the table with the Status badge and the three-dot Actions button of each order](https://docs.vestislabs.com/assets/production/assets/production-orders/61-status.webp)

> [!NOTE]
> A cell shows **-** when the order has no value for that column. Ten orders are shown per page; use the page controls under the table to move between pages.

## Search, filter and sorting

At the top of the table, you can:

- **Search** production orders by production number or factory. The search box reads **Search by production #, factory...**
- **Filter** orders by **Status**, **Category**, **Supplier** or **Created**. For **Created**, pick a **From** and **To** date to show only orders created in that window.
- **Sort** orders by **Production #**, **Category**, **Buyer**, **Order Date**, **Production Start**, **Production End**, **Ex-Factory** or **Status**, in ascending or descending order.
- **Reset** filters to return to the full list.

![The Filter menu open with the Status, Category, Supplier and Created options](https://docs.vestislabs.com/assets/production/assets/production-orders/62-filter.webp)

![The Sort by dropdown listing the columns an order list can be sorted on](https://docs.vestislabs.com/assets/production/assets/production-orders/63-sort.webp)

## Actions and management tools

- **Manage Columns** – Choose which columns the production orders table displays. Your choice is saved for your brand.
- **Export** – Download the list as **Export to Excel** or **Export to PDF**. See [Export and print production orders](https://docs.vestislabs.com/production/production-order-export-and-print/).
- **Materials Simulation** – Check what materials a set of styles would need. This button appears only when the materials breakdown feature is switched on for your brand. See [Materials simulation](https://docs.vestislabs.com/production/materials-simulation/).
- [**Create Order**](https://docs.vestislabs.com/production/create-production-order/) – Start a new production order. This button needs the **Update** production permission.

![The Manage Columns dialog with a checkbox for each column of the table](https://docs.vestislabs.com/assets/production/assets/production-orders/64-columns.webp)

![The Export menu with Export to Excel and Export to PDF](https://docs.vestislabs.com/assets/production/assets/production-orders/65-export.webp)

- **Actions (three-dot menu)** – Access additional options for each order, such as viewing details or making updates. See [Manage the production order](https://docs.vestislabs.com/production/manage-the-production-order/).

![The three-dot menu of an order with View/Edit, Purchase Orders, Materials Breakdown and Delete](https://docs.vestislabs.com/assets/production/assets/production-orders/66-row-menu.webp)

## Empty list

If no order matches, the table shows **No production orders found**. Users with the **Update** production permission also see an **Add New** button that opens the same dialog as **Create Order**.

![The empty state No production orders found with the Add New button](https://docs.vestislabs.com/assets/production/assets/production-orders/67-empty.webp)