System and method for scheduling outsourced production

A method for scheduling outsourced production, comprising:

• receiving an original order and storing the original order in a database by an order generating module;
• generating a consignment order according to the original order and available capacity and processes of a consignor by the order generating module;
• and
• assigning a consignee by a consignee assigning module.

A process of handling an order for a division of a company, comprising the steps of:

• A. receiving the order;
• B. checking if capacity is superfluous in said division;
• C. issuing a consignment order if no, or further checking if special processes are required and can not be handled by said division if yes;
• D. issuing the consignment order if special processes are required, or not issuing the consignment order and ending this process if no said special processes are required;
• E. checking if any internal department in the same company can fulfill capacity of the consignment order;
• F. assigning an external manufacturer and sending consignment order to a consignee's computer if no, or further checking whether qualified internal departments own capability of implementing the required special processes if yes;
• G. assigning the internal department and sending consignment order to the consignee's computer if said internal department owns said capability of implementing the required special processes, or assigning the external manufacturer and sending consignment order to the consignee's computer if said internal department does not.