You can now enable a toggle to automatically generate production entries based on your configured Plant Schedule. This provides an efficient alternative for tracking production and OEE metrics without needing to upload work orders or integrate with external work order systems.
Once enabled, Guidewheel will use your Plant Schedule to create production entries for each scheduled shift and selected device. These entries will appear in your Production module and power your OEE Monitor, just like entries added manually, via CSV, or created by API.
Entries are created shortly before each shift begins and will reflect the current plant and device configuration. You can apply automation to all devices in a list or fine-tune it by selecting specific devices. Devices and shifts included in automation are clearly labeled in the interface for visibility.
These auto-generated entries do not include product, quantity, or crew information, but they provide a simple, fast way to reflect expected production time and unlock real time visibility, especially for teams not yet integrated with ERP or MES systems.
Turning it on is simple:
Go to Settings → Configurations → Plants and Device Lists
Edit an existing list or create a new one
Click on the “Schedule” tab
Toggle on “Create production entries from Plant Schedule”
Select the devices to include (all devices are selected by default)
Click Save to apply your changes
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