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Quick Builds

A quick build lets you execute a build immediately without creating a planned build first. It's the fastest way to record production in Partsemble — select a product, set a quantity, and go.

Quick Build modal with product selector and quantity field

When to Use Quick Builds​

Quick builds are best for:

  • Routine production — you make the same thing regularly and don't need to schedule it in advance
  • Small batches — a quick run that doesn't warrant formal planning
  • On-demand production — a customer order came in and you need to build it now
  • Getting started — when you're new to Partsemble and want to try the build workflow

If you need to schedule builds for future dates, assign them to team members, or coordinate a sequence of builds, use Planned Builds instead.

Steps​

1. Start the build​

Navigate to Builds and click Quick Build. A modal opens.

2. Select the product​

Choose the product you want to build. The dropdown shows products that have an active BOM. If your product doesn't appear, you need to create a BOM for it first.

3. Set the quantity​

Enter the number of units to build. Partsemble shows the max buildable quantity based on current component stock — you can't build more than your components support.

4. Review the preview​

Partsemble shows a build preview:

  • Each component that will be consumed, with quantity and cost
  • Any cost lines from the BOM
  • Total build cost
  • Resulting unit cost of the finished good

Take a moment to verify the numbers look right.

5. Execute​

Click Execute Build. Partsemble runs the build immediately — components are consumed, the finished good is produced, costs are recorded, and the build enters the post-execution flow.

After Execution​

What happens next depends on your settings:

QA review disabled (default): The build moves to Pending Export status. If auto-export is configured, it's exported to your accounting system automatically. Otherwise, you can export it manually from the build detail page or the history view.

QA review enabled: The build moves to Executed — Pending QA status. A team member with QA permissions needs to approve or reject it before finished goods are added to inventory. See Approving and Rejecting Builds.

Adding Notes​

The quick build modal includes an optional notes field. Use it for batch-specific details like lot references, special instructions, or production notes. Notes are saved with the build record and visible in the build history.