Sage 100 Manufacturing Consulting
Bill of materials, work order processing, and production cost tracking configured to give manufacturers an accurate, real-time picture of job costs — and a month-end close that doesn't take ten days.
Sage 100 Manufacturing Modules We Configure
Bill of Materials (BOM)
Multi-level BOMs reflecting your actual production structure, kept in sync with engineering changes so production costs reflect what's actually being built.
Work Order Processing
Work order creation, material issue, labor and overhead application, and completion reporting that ties cleanly into inventory and the GL.
Job & Production Cost Tracking
Standard vs. actual cost variance reporting so management can see where production costs are deviating from plan — by job, by product line, or by period.
Shop Floor Data Integration
Connecting shop floor time and production data to Sage 100 so job costing reflects real activity without manual re-entry.
How does Sage 100 handle manufacturing job costing?
Sage 100's Work Order and Bill of Materials modules track material, labor, and overhead costs against work orders, which roll up into job or production cost reports. When configured correctly, these costs flow automatically into inventory valuation and the general ledger as work orders are completed, giving manufacturers real-time visibility into production cost variances without manual journal entries.
From 9-Day Close to 3-Day Close
One of the most common manufacturing engagements we run is closing the gap between shop floor activity and Sage 100's costing modules — the gap that turns a 3-day month-end close into a 9-day close. We recently helped an Orange County electronics manufacturer do exactly this; see the full case study.
Discrete vs. Process Manufacturing
Sage 100 supports both discrete manufacturing (assembled products with multi-level BOMs) and, with the right configuration, process/formula-based manufacturing common in food and beverage production. Each requires different approaches to costing, unit conversions, and lot tracking — we configure based on your actual production model, not a generic template.
Related Resources
Frequently Asked Questions
How does Sage 100 handle manufacturing job costing?
Sage 100's Work Order and Bill of Materials modules track material, labor, and overhead costs against work orders, rolling up into job or production cost reports. When configured correctly, these costs flow into inventory valuation and the general ledger automatically as work orders complete.
Does Sage 100 support multi-level bills of materials?
Yes. Sage 100's Bill of Materials module supports multi-level BOMs for assembled products, including subassemblies, so production cost rollups reflect the full structure of what's being built.
Can Sage 100 work for process or formula-based manufacturing?
With the right configuration, yes. Process manufacturers — particularly in food and beverage — can use Sage 100's BOM and lot tracking capabilities for formula-based production, though configuration differs from discrete manufacturing.