Defining the Backflush Issue Method

The Backflush issue method is normally used by companies that have a very short processing time or are set up as a production line. This method is also useful for companies that issue work orders for large quantities of finished goods but complete them over a period of time and pull components from floor stock. By backflushing material, labor, and outside processing transactions at the time of completion, the inventory valuation is more accurately reflected than if these transactions were issued automatically at the time of release. You can specify the Backflush issue method for a work order by selecting Backflush in the Issue Method field on the Work Order Entry Header tab.

Use the Backflush issue method when material, labor, and outside processing transactions are to be automatically generated when entering a completion transaction. Material, labor, and outside processing transactions are issued if Yes or Available Quantity Only is selected in the Auto Issue Material field and the Auto Generate Labor and Auto Generate Out-Process check boxes are selected on the Work Order Entry Additional tab.

When you record a work order completion transaction in Work Order Transaction Entry for a work order using the Backflush issue method, the system generates material, labor, and outside processing transactions for the work order automatically. The quantity of material issued depends on the quantity of the finished product completed. You can edit the automatically generated material issue transactions before printing the Work Order Transaction Journal and updating to the permanent files.

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Issue Methods