Order is designed for companies that operate or plan to operate order-driven. Depending on the type of company, "order-driven" has a different meaning. Below are some examples where other Visual Enterprise modules play a role in addition to Order:

Wholesale:
In wholesale, the work order is a "pick list" used to collect goods from the warehouse. Inventory, location, and (outer) packaging play a role, as do parameters such as volume, size, and weight. After the goods are collected, the work order is marked as complete, which can potentially generate backorders. Smart devices and scanners (EAN, RFID, QR codes, Data Matrixes, and custom barcodes) can be used for collecting and marking the order as complete. Completed orders are then automatically invoiced (whether or not they are collected).

Assembly, maintenance, and repair:
Companies in this category operate on both a pre- and post-calculation basis. The work order, which can result from an approved quote, consists of a description of the final product to be assembled or the maintenance or repair work to be performed. Stock usually consists of standard parts that are added to the work order before or during the work. In addition to the parts, the time worked per employee is recorded on the work order. If post-calculation is used, the hours worked can be automatically invoiced, with or without a time specification. Furthermore, planning and productivity play a role.

Production to customer order.
In customer-driven companies, the work order often consists of detailed instructions for each component, including setup times, machines, drivers, etc. Inventory here consists of semi-finished products such as profiles, plates, etc., as well as finished goods produced in anticipation of call-off orders and other anticipated demand. In these companies, the scheduling of both machines and people plays a crucial role. New orders are planned based on size, machines, delivery time, and deadline, using the real-time capacity overview.

Project-based production.
In project-based companies, the work order consists of a description of the components in the project to be completed. This often involves added value in the form of design and engineering, with the status displayed in the order. Inventory often consists of floor stock, while the remaining components are ordered per project. For each project, it is clear which components can be produced and which are held pending design status or the delivery of ordered components. Worked hours are recorded for each project, and the automatically generated cost estimates are evaluated. Furthermore, planning and capacity overviews play a crucial role.

Service Delivery:
In service companies, the work order describes the service to be provided. Here too, planning and insight into future capacity play a key role. One difference is that the time worked is processed afterward, and different rates are usually applied.

Order is suitable for complete order administration, processing quotes, orders, backorders, and invoices. Data entry can be performed directly in the system or via web applications. The number of documents is unlimited, and the layouts are freely definable, interactive, and integrate with external data sources and services (via ODBC drives, OLE DB providers, and XML web services). An example of how XML web services are used is a work order from which a vehicle can be reported to the RDW (Netherlands Vehicle Authority) for the installation of an LPG system.

All documents (Smart Business Models) in Order can be easily and directly printed, faxed, emailed, and saved as PDFs. Furthermore, automated actions are supported, such as automatically emailing new invoices or sending SMS messages when a work order is completed, etc. It's also possible to use a so-called "third" column for administratively recording pre- and post-calculations.

Manual: Order