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Manufacturing Calendar Guide (old user interface)

Luke
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Overview of the Manufacturing Calendar

The Manufacturing Calendar integrates seamlessly into the Manufacturing/Production section, giving users a calendar view of batches and production plans. This feature enhances visibility into batch start and end dates, ensuring teams are aligned on resource needs, processing timelines, and output expectations.

Key features of the Manufacturing Calendar include:

  • Interactive Calendar View: A visual representation of your batches and plans.
  • Dynamic Date Display: Batches/plans are shown based on their start and end dates.
  • Quick Navigation: Switch between calendar and list views for maximum flexibility.

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How to Access the Manufacturing Calendar

  1. Navigate to the Manufacturing section in the Canix.
  2. Select Calendar from the navigation menu.
  3. You will be directed to the calendar view.

Using the Manufacturing Calendar

1. Default Month View

  • The calendar opens in a month view by default, broken down from Sunday to Saturday.
  • All dates for the selected month are displayed to ensure complete visibility.

2. Switching to Week View

  • Select the Week option to see a detailed breakdown of activities for a specific week.
  • Like the month view, this is organized from Sunday to Saturday.

3. Calendar Details

  • Batches/Plans Display:
    • Bars represent individual batches or plans.
    • Each bar spans the batch/plan start date to the end date.
    • If only a start date is available, the bar displays on the start date.
    • If neither date is available, the batch/plan is excluded from the calendar.
  • Clickable Batches:
    • Click on any batch on the calendar to view its detailed page.
  • Switch to List View:
    • Use the "Switch to List View" option to return to the traditional batch table.

Future Enhancements

This initial release of the Manufacturing Calendar lays the groundwork for future updates, including:

  • Drag-and-Drop Functionality: In an upcoming release, you will be able to adjust batch start and end dates directly from the calendar by dragging and dropping items.

Best Practices

  • Regularly Update Batch Information: Ensure all batches/plans have accurate start and end dates to maximize the utility of the calendar.
  • Use Weekly Views for Detailed Planning: The week view is ideal for zooming in on immediate tasks and priorities.
  • Leverage Clickable Links: Navigate to batch detail pages directly from the calendar to access comprehensive information.

Common Questions

1. Why isn’t my batch displaying on the calendar?

  • Ensure the batch/plan has a start date. Batches without a start date will not appear on the calendar.

2. How do I switch back to the list view?

  • Click the "Switch to List View" option at the top of the calendar.

 

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