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# [Production workshop: order workflow in Intum](https://intum.com/help/insight/production-workshop-order-workflow-in-intum.md)

Imagine a small production workshop - 5 people, a dozen open orders. Each order: quote, documentation, tasks, invoice, shipping. All in one Intum project.

## Order lifecycle

1. Inquiry -> 2. Quote -> 3. Approval -> 4. Distribute tasks -> 5. Work + files -> 6. Invoice + ship -> 7. Archive

## Step 1: Configure project statuses

In `/organize/statuses`, create: New inquiry, Being quoted, Approved, In production, Ready for shipping, Shipped, Completed, Archived.

## Step 2: New project

From `/organize/projects > Add`: client, title, timeframe, status "New inquiry".

## Step 3: Quote and files

Use **+ Add**: Add document (quote), Add file (photos, PDFs), Add email (correspondence).

## Step 4: Team tasks

Switch to "In production", create tasks via **+ Add > Task**: cutting, milling, painting, assembly, packaging - each with assignee and deadline.

## Step 5: Invoice and shipping

Issue invoice from project. Add tracking info as a post.

## Step 6: Archiving

Set status "Archived" or disable the Active flag.

## Client notifications

### Manual: + Add > Add email
Select template, system fills placeholders, attach photos.

### Automated: Connect flow
Trigger on status change, action: send email template. Typical points: Approved, In production, Ready for shipping, Shipped.

## Getting started checklist

1. Project statuses (6-8)
2. Task statuses
3. Project tags
4. Email templates
5. Connect flow for status -> email