Releasing an order moves it into production. A released order is like an allocated order except that detail allocations are made for its components and its operations are scheduled. Depending on which program is used, a picklist or routing can be printed when an order is released. The picklist uses detail allocations to indicate the specific inventory detail records to pick for the order.

You can record inventory transactions or labor feedback against work orders with status Released.

You can monitor released work orders with an inquiry and a report.

When a work order is released, the system automatically detail allocates all of the required components. It uses the picking logic defined in the Inventory Control to decide which locations, lot/serial numbers, and lot reference numbers to allocate.