A Manufacturing Work Order (MWO) is a document that facilitates the production process, detailing what products or services have been requested, by whom and when they are needed. By organizing the manufacturing process on paper, it allows clear communication between departments, defines the scope of each stage of the production cycle and maximizes efficiency. MWOs enable the team to take complicated orders and break them into smaller tasks which can be fulfilled with ease and accuracy. Ultimately, a well-structured Manufacturing Work Order improves customer service, resource management and the overall quality of the manufactured product.