JOP extension for Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
What is Job Order Production (JOP)?
Job Order Production (JOP) is an extension for Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central that enhances the standard order processing capabilities with features specifically designed for service-centric, process-oriented manufacturing and production environments.
It enables users to create, track, and manage complex process orders that are built around core services and their associated materials and products. With JOP, companies can streamline high-variation, small-batch production by introducing:
- Dynamic property panels for contextual data entry
- Multi-dimensional pricing and quantity-based scaling
- Routing-based execution with work confirmations and quality tracking
- Batch and folder grouping for operational efficiency
- Flexible invoicing models and rule-based automation
The extension builds on the Sales Order Processing functionality that ships with Microsft Dynamics 365 Business Central, ensuring compatibility with Microsoft's ongoing updates and support for third-party extensions.
Who is it for?
The JOP extension is designed for companies that operate in service-based production environments. It is especially valuable for:
- Manufacturers with complex or variable job configurations
- Companies offering value-added services like heat treatment, coating, machining or assembly
- Organizations needing flexible routing, quality control, and machine-level tracking
- Businesses that must support customer-specific pricing, packaging, or scheduling rules
If you often find yourself adapting production steps to meet customer requirements and need a system that helps you track, price, and invoice that complexity — JOP is built for you.
How does JOP integrate with Standard Order Processing?
Job Order Production (JOP) is fully embedded into Business Central's standard sales workflows. Instead of replacing existing features, it extends them—so your team continues to work with familiar Business Central pages, actions, and processes, enhanced with additional JOP functionality where needed.
JOP integrates directly with:
- Sales Orders — JOP Orders build on the standard Sales Order page layout and logic, adding support for service-centric line types, dynamic property panel, and multi-dimensional pricing.
- Process Orders — JOP generates specialized Process Orders that are routing-driven and tightly coupled with quality tracking, work confirmations, and machine usage data.
- Invoicing and Shipment — Invoicing options such as minimum order charges, energy surcharges, and collective billing are layered onto standard shipment and invoicing processes.
Because JOP works inside the existing Business Central structure, it remains compatible with:
- Microsoft's ongoing platform updates and enhancements
- Third-party extensions and customizations
- Standard permission sets, posting routines, and reporting features
In short, JOP enhances what's already there—it doesn't force you to learn a separate system. Your users get advanced capabilities for job-based manufacturing without losing the benefits of Microsoft's standard product lifecycle.