Introduction to Work Order Input Fields

Introduction

The Work Order input field allows to associate Production Runs within MachineMetrics with Work Orders via an input field found on the Operator Dashboard and in the Production Run settings.

The purpose for this field is to associate MachineMetrics' production data with official Work Order documentation within other systems such as ERP or MES. The new Work Order Input Field enables users to quickly input work order numbers via the Operator Dashboard or within the Production Run settings. By doing so, manufacturers are better able to understand the production activities on their shop floor and more easily sync this data with their business systems.

Topics Covered in this article

• Enable Work Orders
• Operator Dashboard Functionality
  • Add Work Order
  • Edit Work Orders
  • Start New Work Orders

Enable Work Order Fields

To use the functionality for Works Order fields, you will first need to enable the functionality.

How to get there: 

Log in to MachineMetrics >  Settings icon >  Operator Dashboard > General > Enable Work Order Fields

After saving, this field will enable a button to add a work order to the Operator Dashboard as shown below:

Operator Dashboard Functionality

Add a Work Order

Adding a Work Order allows the user to attach a work order number to the currently running Production Run without interrupting the run.

How to get there: 

Log in to MachineMetrics > Access the Operator Dashboard > Select No Work Order

1. Select the Add a Work Order.

2. Give your Work Order a name.

3. Select Submit to activate the Work Order.

Edit Work Orders 

Edit Work Orders allows you to amend the name of the current Work Order. 

How to get there: 

Log in to MachineMetrics > Access the Operator Dashboard > Select Work Order

1. Select the Edit a Work Order.

2. Give your Work Order a name.

3. Select Submit to activate the Edited Work Order.

Start New Work Orders

Start New Work Orders allows you close out the currently running work order, and start a new Production Run of the same Operation with a new work order.

How to get there: 

Log in to MachineMetrics > Access the Operator Dashboard > Select Work Order 

1. Select the Start New Work Order.

2. Give your new Work Order a name.

3. Select Submit to activate the New Work Order.