Overview
The Trends page in Guidewheel helps you review performance across devices, shifts, and plants over time. Use it to spot patterns, track progress toward goals, and share results in weekly reviews. You can toggle between chart and table views, adjust units, and set targets to keep your team aligned.
Prerequisites
Access to the Trends page in your Guidewheel account
Properly configured Shifts in Settings → Configurations → Shifts
(Optional) Plant-level setup if you want to set and review plant targets
Step-by-Step Instructions
1. Open the Trends Page
From the main navigation, select Trends.
2. Choose Your View
Use the View dropdown to toggle between Table or Chart.
Adjust the Unit (percentages, hours, or minutes).
Select the Metric you want to track, such as Runtime, Idle, or Offline.
3. Select a Date Range
Use the date picker to select preset ranges (last 7 days, last 14 days, etc.) or choose a custom range.
Toggle Exclude weekends to remove non-operating days from your view.
4. Focus on the Right Data
Use filters to display specific devices or shifts.
Hide columns to remove specific days or devices. Use Reset columns anytime to bring them back.
5. Track Performance by Plant
To view plant-level performance, select your plant from the dropdown in the top right.
Set a Plant Runtime Target in the bottom right of the table to compare actual performance against your goal.
6. Review Past Performance
Look back at high-performing days, shifts, or devices to identify what worked well.
Use the chart view for visual trendlines that show progress or recurring issues.
7. Use Trends in Meetings
In weekly management meetings, bring the Trends page up to:
Show progress toward targets
Highlight improvements or recurring challenges
Align your team on next steps
Tips & Best Practices
Use percentages for apples-to-apples comparisons across devices or plants.
Exclude weekends for a cleaner view of production trends.
Hide outlier days (such as full outages) to see typical performance more clearly.
Compare plant vs. device performance to identify where improvements have the most impact.
Troubleshooting
Symptom | Cause | Fix |
Trendline looks uneven | Weekends included in the range | Toggle Exclude weekends in the date picker |
Missing days or devices in the table | Columns hidden | Use Reset columns to restore hidden data |
Trends don’t match shift operations | Shifts not configured correctly | Update Settings → Configurations → Shifts |