A method for producing a plurality of workpieces using a machine tool configured to produce the plurality of workpieces from a number of material sheets, the method including specifying a production sequence for producing the plurality of workpieces using the machine tool from the material sheets. The specified production sequence includes a first, second, and third production process having a first, second, and third number of production steps, respectively, for producing a respective first, second, and third number of the plurality of workpieces, and a first, second, and third sorting process respectively including removing and depositing the first, second, and third respective number of the plurality of workpieces produced by the respective first, second, and third production process. The depositing of the first, second, and third number of the plurality of workpieces is configured to be carried out at least partially simultaneously with a subsequent production process.