❓ FAQs for the Reports Section

Below are clear, detailed answers to the most common questions users ask when exploring the Reports module in Fabritec.

1️⃣ What is the difference between Dashboards and Reports?

Dashboards provide quick, high-level visual summaries (graphs and trend lines).

Reports offer detailed, filterable, export-ready data.
Use Dashboards for daily performance overviews, and Reports for deep analysis, audits, and operational planning.

2️⃣ Why are some reports showing no data even though production is ongoing?

Common reasons include:

Wrong filter selections (phase, category, date range)

The phase was not released for production

Items still in earlier stages (not logged as completed)

Missing or incomplete tracking logs

Outsourced items appearing only in outsourcing-specific reports
Check filters and ensure production updates are correctly recorded.

3️⃣ How does Fabritec calculate productivity in these reports?

Fabritec uses different calculation methods depending on the report type:

Weight-based → based on completed item weight

Hour-based → based on total labour/shift hours

Stage-based → based on stages completed in sequence

Phase-based → based on total progress for each project phase
These metrics provide a multidimensional view of factory performance.

4️⃣ Can I filter reports by multiple categories, phases, or projects?

Yes.
Most reports allow multi-select filtering, enabling you to:

Compare multiple categories

Isolate specific phases

Analyze output across different projects
The filter window gives full control over what data is displayed.

5️⃣ What is the difference between “Manufacturing Only” and “Outsourcing Only” reports?

Manufacturing Only → Shows items completed inside your factory

Outsourcing Only → Shows items processed externally
This separation helps measure internal capacity vs. subcontractor contribution.

6️⃣ Why does the “Shop Load” report matter, and how do I use it?

The Shop Load report shows how much work is currently scheduled for your factory.
It helps planners:

Avoid overloading workstations

Allocate labour efficiently

Identify upcoming bottlenecks
It’s a critical tool for weekly production planning.

7️⃣ How far back can I view historical data?

Reports support multi-year analysis as long as production data exists.
There is no system-imposed limit, so you can view data from any year stored in Fabritec.

8️⃣ Can I export every report to Excel or PDF?

Yes.
All reports can be exported to Excel and PDF, and the export reflects:

Applied filters

Selected date ranges

Visible fields
Formatting may differ slightly for readability, but data remains accurate.

9️⃣ What is included in the Items Progress Logs report?

This report includes every production action taken, such as:

Stage updates

Timestamps

Operators who performed the update

WorkStation used

QC approvals or rejections
It provides full traceability for each item.

🔟 Why are my Labour Productivity numbers lower/higher than expected?

Possible causes include:

Incorrect labour-to-stage assignments

Missing time tracking

Bulk updates affecting many items at once

Incorrect shift settings

Outsourced work being misinterpreted
Review labour records and shift settings for accuracy.

11️⃣ How does the “Backlog” report work, and what counts as backlog?

Backlog represents work that should be completed but isn’t yet.
This includes:

Items not started

Items stuck in early stages

Delayed items beyond expected timelines
It helps managers identify slow phases or underperforming areas.

12️⃣ Why does the “Production by Stage” report show bottlenecks at certain stages?

This usually indicates operational constraints, such as:

Not enough labour assigned

WorkStation downtime

QC delays

Long processing times
Use this report to identify stages needing additional manpower or equipment.

13️⃣ Can I run reports for a single project only?

Yes.
Filters allow you to focus on:

One specific project

One phase

One building
This is useful for client reporting or internal project reviews.

14️⃣ Does the Shipping report include partial shipments or only completed ones?

The Shipping by Phase report includes:

Fully shipped phases

Partially shipped phases

Phases pending shipment
This helps logistics teams track readiness and remaining work.

15️⃣ Do reports update in real-time as operators update tracking?

Yes.
Reports reflect changes immediately when:

Production stages are updated

QC inspections are approved

Shipping logs are recorded
You may refresh manually if the page is left open for long periods.

FAQs for the Reports

❓ FAQs for the Reports Section#

1️⃣ What is the difference between Dashboards and Reports?#

2️⃣ Why are some reports showing no data even though production is ongoing?#

3️⃣ How does Fabritec calculate productivity in these reports?#

4️⃣ Can I filter reports by multiple categories, phases, or projects?#

5️⃣ What is the difference between “Manufacturing Only” and “Outsourcing Only” reports?#

6️⃣ Why does the “Shop Load” report matter, and how do I use it?#

7️⃣ How far back can I view historical data?#

8️⃣ Can I export every report to Excel or PDF?#

9️⃣ What is included in the Items Progress Logs report?#

🔟 Why are my Labour Productivity numbers lower/higher than expected?#

11️⃣ How does the “Backlog” report work, and what counts as backlog?#

12️⃣ Why does the “Production by Stage” report show bottlenecks at certain stages?#

13️⃣ Can I run reports for a single project only?#

14️⃣ Does the Shipping report include partial shipments or only completed ones?#

15️⃣ Do reports update in real-time as operators update tracking?#