FM&C
Job Recording
The Job Recording module uses barcode data capture techniques to enable direct shopfloor workers to book on and off Works Order operations and record periods of non-productive time. It provides up-to-date information on the status of all open Works Orders in real time and the current deployments of all direct workers. Labour analyses and job/work centre performances statistics can be produced through the system.
Information is captured at source using rugged bar-coded data collection terminals at key shopfloor locations. Each Works Order is identified by its own barcoded job ticket, which is routinely produced by the company’s Production Planning system. At the start of each assignment, each employee identifies himself or herself using a personal Id-badge before scanning the Works Order Operation on the job ticket. These details, along with the date, time and location are passed to the host system to signify a Job Start.
Job completion times are recorded in a similar manner with additional facilities to enter operation quantities of good and scrap production. The Job Recording system can record non-productive work using user-defined codes to help managers analyse lost or non-productive time. During breaks and other interruptions, the employee can hold or restart a job. The system uses data from Time & Attendance to calculate break periods and to reconcile Clocked and Booked hours.
FM&C Job Recording is routinely integrated with a Production Planning system to receive new Works Orders and pass back completed operation bookings and quantities. The standard Production Planning interface fits all popular AS/400 ERP packaged applications such as Mapics, Geac System/21, JD Edwards, Macpac, BPCS etc.
