Work Shifts define the working hours your factory operates in.
They help Fabritec calculate production capacity, assign workers appropriately, and track performance across different time periods.Correctly configuring shifts ensures:Accurate production time calculations
Proper assignment of labour and machines
Better forecasting and workload distribution
Clear visibility of operational time windows
Common examples include:Day Shift (08:00 → 20:00)
Night Shift (20:00 → 08:00)
Between Shift (12:00 → 00:00)
Capacity / hr calculations
Where to Find Work Shifts#
Production Setup → ShiftsYou will see a list showing:Export shifts to Excel or PDF
Search or filter any column
➕ Add a New Shift#
Click Add New Shift to configure a shift.
Fill in the following fields:
Shift Name (Required)#
Start Time (Required)#
The time when the shift begins.
End Time (Required)#
The time when the shift ends.💡 Fabritec supports shifts that continue past midnight
(e.g., 20:00 → 08:00).
Break Start (Optional)#
The time when the break begins.
Break End (Optional)#
The time when the break ends.Break duration is calculated automatically based on start + end times.
Overtime (Optional)#
Add any additional working minutes or hours beyond the official shift duration.
Saving the Shift#
Click Add Shift to finalize and add it to the list.The new shift becomes available immediately for:
✏️ Editing or 🗑️ Deleting a Shift#
✏️ Edit – Modify the shift’s details
🗑️ Delete – Remove the shift
⭐ Best Practices#
Align shifts with real factory working hours
Include clear break times for accurate capacity calculation
Use overtime only when required
Create special shifts (e.g., Weekend, Partial) if your factory uses them
Review shifts regularly as operations evolve
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Modified at 2026-01-22 11:30:38
