Welcome to this guide on the Job Card feature in Empress. This guide is tailored for business users who are looking to understand and utilise this feature in their everyday operations.
What is the Job Card Feature?
The Job Card feature is a comprehensive tool in Empress that helps manage and track the production process in manufacturing businesses. It records details about a specific job, including the involved operations, required raw materials, assigned employees, and more.
In a business context, the Job Card feature is significant for its ability to provide real-time tracking of manufacturing tasks. This allows for better production planning, resource allocation, and overall operational efficiency.
Key Functions and Benefits
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Track Manufacturing Operations: Know the status of each operation in real-time, including the start/end time, duration, and involved employees.
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Manage Raw Materials: Keep track of the required raw materials for each job and their available quantities.
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Record Quality Inspections: Attach quality inspection templates to each operation and record the results for quality assurance.
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Monitor Scrap Items: Record items that have been marked as scrap during the manufacturing process for better waste management.
Navigating the Job Card Feature
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Viewing a Job Card: From the main Empress dashboard, navigate to the manufacturing module. Select “Job Card” from the list of options to view the existing job cards.
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Creating a New Job Card: Click on the “+ New” button on the top right corner of the Job Card page. Fill in the necessary details such as the work order, operation, employees involved, and more. Click on “Save” to create the job card.
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Editing a Job Card: Click on the job card you want to edit. Make the necessary changes and click on “Update” to save the changes.
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Sorting Job Cards: You can sort the job cards based on various parameters such as the status, operation, posting date, etc. This helps in easy and quick access to specific job cards.
User Roles and Permissions
Empress allows for varying levels of access based on the user’s role.
- System Manager: Full access to creating, editing, and deleting job cards.
- Manufacturing User: Can create, edit, submit, and cancel job cards.
- Manufacturing Manager: Has same permissions as the Manufacturing User, along with the ability to amend job cards.
Employing the correct user roles and permissions ensures that the right people have the right access, maintaining the security and integrity of your business operations.
Conclusion
The Job Card feature in Empress is a powerful tool for businesses to streamline their manufacturing processes and improve operational efficiency. By providing a comprehensive view of each job, it enables better planning, tracking, and execution of operations.
For further assistance or resources, please refer to the Empress user manual or contact our support team.