How to Configure a Website for Batch Production & Processing Orders

DecoNetwork gives you flexible control over how orders move into production. Depending on your business model, you can process orders individually as they come in or group them together for more efficient fulfillment.

This guide explains the difference between on-demand production and batch production, and shows you how to configure batch production for a store.

Prerequisites

Why use batch production?

Batch production allows you to group orders together and process them in a single run instead of fulfilling them individually as they arrive.

• Improve efficiency: Produce multiple orders at once instead of repeating setup tasks
• Reduce costs: Optimize labor, materials, and supplier ordering
• Streamline workflows: Plan production runs more strategically
• Better suited for campaigns: Ideal for fundraising, team stores, or limited-time sales

Production modes explained

On-demand production (default)

• Orders flow directly into Business Hub as they are placed
• Production begins immediately
• Best for fast turnaround and one-off orders

Batch production

• Orders are placed into a holding pattern
• You release them into production at a chosen time
• Best for grouped production runs and campaign stores

Enable batch production for a store

Step 1: Select the store

1. Go to Admin → Websites

2. Select Manage for the store you want to configure

   

   Choose the store you want to configure

Step 2: Open production options

1. Click Administration

2. Select Production Options

   

   Navigate to production options

Step 3: Enable batch production

1. Tick Enable batch production for this site

   

   Enable batch production

2. Choose how orders are handled:

• Production is held up until specified date: Orders are held and automatically pushed into production at a set time
• Production is held up and manually pushed into production: Orders remain on hold until you release them
• Orders flow straight into production: Orders go straight into production (same as on-demand)

Manage batch production in Business Hub

Once batch production is enabled, you can manage and process batches directly from Business Hub.

Step 1: Open batch stores

1. Go to Business Hub → Batch Stores

2. Click View to select the store running batch production

   

   Access batch production stores in Business Hub

Step 2: Process the batch

1. Create a purchase order for the batch
2. Download a batch production worksheet
3. Begin production for all grouped orders

Best practices

• Use batch production for campaigns and group sales
• Set clear internal deadlines for releasing batches
• Align batch release dates with supplier ordering schedules
• Monitor order volume before triggering production
• Use worksheets to standardize production runs

Troubleshooting

Orders are not appearing in production

• Check if batch production is enabled
• Confirm orders are being held in the batch queue
• Ensure the batch has been released (manually or by date)

Orders already placed before enabling batch production

• You can still treat existing orders as a batch
• Enable batch production and manage them through Batch Stores

Unexpected immediate production

• Check if “Immediate production” is selected instead of a holding option

FAQs

Do I need to inform customers about batch production?

No. Batch production is an internal workflow decision and does not require customer-facing communication.

Can I switch to batch production after launching a store?

Yes. You can enable batch production at any time, even after orders have already been placed.

Will existing orders be included in a batch?

Yes. Orders already placed can be grouped and processed as part of a batch.

Is batch production only for screen printing?

No. Batch production can be used with any decoration method.

What is the main benefit of batch production?

It allows you to process orders more efficiently by grouping them together, reducing setup time and improving production flow.

Additional resources

• Understanding Production Workflows in DecoNetwork
• Managing Orders in Business Hub
• Using Purchase Orders for Production