How to Set Up Production in Fabritec?
Before any project can enter the factory floor, Fabritec must be configured with the full Production Setup.
This setup defines how your factory works — your stages, workstations, manpower, capacities, and operational rules.Without correct Production Setup, Fabritec cannot track, schedule, route, or analyze production.Below is the full workflow for setting up production correctly from start to finish.
âś… 1. Define All Production Stages#
Go to: Production Setup → Production Stages → Add StageA Stage represents every step in your factory’s fabrication process.For each stage, you must define:#
Stage Name (Cutting, Welding, Painting, Galvanizing, etc.)
Color (for dashboards & tracking)
Requires Inspection (does this step need QC?)
Outsourced Stage (Galvanizing, Heat Treatment, etc.)
Why this step is critical:#
Determines the sequence of item movement
Enables QC control points
Feeds all production analytics
Ensures no operator can bypass required stages
Welding: Duration 04:00, Requires Inspection = Yes
Cutting: Duration 02:00, Requires Inspection = No
âś… 2. Create Your Factory Workstations#
Go to: Production Setup → Workstations → Add WorkstationA workstation represents a physical production point.Set up each workstation with:#
Default Stage (the stage performed here)
Weight, Length, Area, Qty, Volume
Single (one item at a time)
Continuous (e.g., painting line)
Why this matters:#
Determines where operators log tracking
Assigns tasks automatically
Affects productivity and load reports
Prevents incorrect stage updates
CNC-01 → Machine-Driven, Stage: Cutting
WLD-Bay-03 → Labor-Driven, Stage: Welding
âś… 3. Add All Labor (Workers / Operators)#
Go to: Production Setup → Labour → Add LabourJob Title (Welder, CNC Operator, Painter…)
Why assigning is mandatory:#
Workers can only track progress in allowed stages
Prevents wrong stage updates
Enables productivity reporting by operator
Ensures compliance and data accuracy
âś… 4. Create Labour Groups (Teams)#
Go to: Production Setup → Labour Groups → Add Labour GroupA Labour Group represents a working team that operates together on the shop floor.
It allows you to plan and track production by crew, not only by individuals.Use Labour Groups when:#
Work is executed by a fixed crew (Welder + Helper, Operator + Assistant, etc.)
You want realistic manpower capacity for specific operations
Supervisors assign work to teams rather than single workers
For each Labour Group, define:#
Group Name (e.g., Welding Crew A, Assembly Team 1)
Labours (select multiple workers to include in the group)
Why this step is important:#
Supports team-based planning and execution
Reflects real-world operations (crew work)
Improves accuracy in capacity and productivity analysis
Reduces complexity when assigning work across multiple roles
Labours must be created first before they can be added to a group
A Labour Group can include workers with different job titles
Avoid creating too many groups unless they reflect real operational teams
âś… 5. Define Your Departments#
Go to: User Management → DepartmentsTypical departments include:Departments help:#
Organize supervisor responsibilities
Structure operator access
Go to: User Management → RolesRoles define permissions.
Examples:| Role | Permissions |
|---|
| System Admin | Full configuration access |
| Production Manager | Manage routes, track progress, dashboards |
| Planning Engineer | Upload BOM, assign routes |
| Workstation Operator | Update production progress |
| QC Inspector | Approve/Reject QC stages |
| Supervisor | Edit/rollback stages, assign work |
Assigning correct roles ensures secure and accurate workflow execution.
âś… 7. Add User Accounts and Assign Their Roles#
Go to: User Management → Users → Add UserUsername (must be unique)
This connects workers to Fabritec and activates tracking permissions.
Go to: Production Setup → CategoriesCategories help organize items by type, such as:For each category, assign:#
Monthly Capacity (tons/month or units)
This is used by dashboards to evaluate:
âś… 9. Setup Measurement Preferences#
Go to: Company Settings → Measurement PreferencesThese units standardize all BOM, reports, and dashboards.
âś… 10. Review Company Profile#
This ensures all exported documents (packing lists, QC reports) display correct company branding.
âś… 11. Validate the Entire Production Setup#
Before releasing any project to production, verify:âś” All stages created
âś” All workstations mapped correctly
âś” All workers assigned to stages & stations
âś” All roles & departments configured