- Track the execution of each operation or each batch process in a production order
- Capture information for each operation or batch process using automated or semi-automated bar-code scanning solutions to simplify and speed up data collection:
- start time, end time and duration
- actual quantity vs planned quantity
- employee performing the operation
- machinery used
- details on raw material (batch number, source, warehouse, etc.)
- Request assistance to top floor workers when issues require escalation