🛠️ Controlling What Counts Toward Processing Loss
To avoid including irrelevant items in your loss calculation (e.g., labels, bags, containers), you can specify which inventory products should be considered.
To configure processing loss inputs for a work order type:
1. Go to Work Orders > Work Order Settings.
2. Open the Work Order Type you want to edit.
3. Near the top, locate the Processing Loss Inventory Products field.
4. Add only the inventory products that should contribute to processing loss (e.g., bulk cannabis, oils).
5. Save your changes.
📌 If this field is left blank, all input products will be used in the loss calculation by default.
🔄 Why Your Processing Loss Might Look Incorrect
If you’ve ever seen an unusually high processing loss (like 93.7%), it's often due to one or more of the following:
Manual processing loss is turned on and includes all input weights.
Outputs are in different units (e.g., “ea” vs. “g”), and the system separates processing loss into those "buckets".
Non-consumable inputs like packaging materials are unintentionally included in the calculation.
✅ Best Practices
Use the setting above to exclude packaging materials or accessories that aren’t consumed during processing.
Review your work order types regularly to make sure the right inputs are contributing to the processing loss.
This setup helps ensure your processing loss metrics are accurate and meaningful for both internal and regulatory reporting.
Use manual processing loss only when needed — otherwise let the system calculate based on real inputs/outputs.
Ensure unit equivalencies (e.g., grams vs. each) are properly set up to prevent confusion.
❓Need Help?
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