The Shop Assignment screen serves as an essential tool for managing production activities on the shop floor. It provides a real-time overview of work assignments, replacing traditional whiteboards commonly used for this purpose. This article outlines the key features and functionalities of the Shop Assignment screen.
Overview of the Shop Assignment Screen
The Shop Assignment screen displays:
- Workcenters: A list of all functioning workcenters on the shop floor.
- Current Operations: Information on what is currently running at each workcenter.
- Employee Assignments: Details on which employees are assigned to each workcenter.
Supervisors can use this screen to evaluate ongoing production activities and ensure that employee assignments are appropriate.
Key Features
Action Buttons
- Add: This button allows users to add a new workcenter to the Shop Assignment screen. For more details, refer to the "Setting Up the Shop Assignment Screen" topic.
- Clear All: This option clears all employee assignments currently displayed on the Shop Assignment screen.
- Toggle Active:
- Click once to display only workcenters that are actively running production.
- Click twice to show all workcenters, regardless of their status.
- Edit Shop Assignment: This feature enables users to modify employee assignments, update bulletin information, and add notes.
Multiple Assignments
Employees can be assigned to multiple workcenters simultaneously, allowing for flexible resource management. For more information, see the "Setting Up the Shop Assignment Screen" section.
Bulletin Notes
Bulletin notes related to workcenter assignments are displayed on the Control Panel as a workcenter type bulletin, providing additional context for operators.
Important Note
While the Shop Assignment screen facilitates employee assignments, it does not automatically log employees into the Control Panel. Operators must continue to follow all standard Control Panel procedures to ensure proper logging and tracking.
By utilizing the Shop Assignment screen effectively, supervisors can enhance production management and improve communication on the shop floor. For further assistance, please refer to the relevant setup documentation or contact support.