Important elements of a work order include:
• The type, which identifies the source of the order and indicates how it should be processed.
• The status, which determines where a work order is in its life cycle.
• The bill of material (BOM), which lists the quantities of components required to fulfill an order.
• The routing, which lists the operations required to complete the order.
Note: The BOM and routing are also called a process sheet.
These elements are discussed in the following sections.