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Does DBA offer barcode labor data collection?

What most companies that ask this question wish to achieve is real-time tracking of jobs out on the shop floor. We highly recommend real-time job tracking and urge that you make this a standard practice.

Real-time job tracking is achieved by installing computer workstations out in the factory (or on the perimeter) and training your factory supervisors to enter work center completions in real-time using the Job Tracking & Labor screen. These entries are easy to make and do not require a data collection system or barcode scanning.

With real-time job tracking you will know the status of every job routing sequence (Open, Next, Started, Closed) and what jobs are to be run next within each work center.

In DBA you also have the option of collecting setup and labor hours by worker. Collecting labor hours is for job costing purposes, not for job tracking. Currently, labor hours are entered after-the-fact by the back office from time sheets.

We have plans to develop a Job Clock screen that can be run on computer workstations out on the factory floor with inexpensive barcode scanners. This screen will enable workers to clock into jobs. The Job Clock will eliminate the need for back office time sheet entry and will account for all time throughout the work day.

When will this feature be available?

We have found that the best policy is to furnish development specifics only when projects are in the final coding and testing phase. If you wish to be notified by Email when information becomes available on this feature, please submit an "Ask DBA" or support ticket and we will add you to our follow-up list.

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