# Workflow

Workflow is the sequence of  processes through which a piece of work passes from initiation to completion.&#x20;

P4W provides a tool to create workflows that could be applied to the production orders within the warehouse. To create new workflow, navigate to Setup > Workflows and click 'New' button as shown below.

## Create New Workflow

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In the 'New workflow' pop-up window, type in name and description for current workflow. Click 'Submit' to continue.

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{% hint style="info" %}
Notice: 'Name' field is mandatory for filling.
{% endhint %}

## Workflow Details

With the P4W workflow tool the production process can be mapped. At each stage of production the order is scanned so the stage of production is always known.&#x20;

From the workflow list, make a selection by clicking workflow link from the 'Name' column.

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Workflow details page consist of two main segments, workflow details and workflow map.

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In workflow details section, users can change name and description of the workflow. Additionally, workflow can be set as a default variant by using check box mark.

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