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Work Orders

Getting Started with Work Orders - Work Orders is an application for tracking and managing the work assignments within your organization. This guide will cover how to navigate the app and complete a work order from start to finish.

Can I see where a part is or has been used? - Yes, you can view the usage for a part within the Usage tab of a part’s front line.
What is the Parts app used for? - The Parts app is designed to streamline the process of managing parts in inventory and provide you with a user-friendly solution for effective part tracking.
How can I add and manage distributors for a specific part? - To add and manage distributors for a part, you can visit the Distributors tab within a part’s front line.
What is the difference between Manufacturer Part Number and SKU Number? - The Manufacturer Part Number (MPN) is a unique identifier assigned to a part by the manufacturer, while the SKU (Stock Keeping Unit) Number is a unique identifier created by the retailer or distributor to manage inventory internally.
How can I monitor updates and changes made to a part? - You can view the changes made to a part by viewing the History tab within the part’s front line.

Where can I view drawing files? - When viewing a drawing, you can click on the folder icon to bring up the Appward file explorer.
What is a drawing series? - A drawing series is a set of related drawings that share common characteristics or specifications.
What does it mean to “Release” or “Return” a drawing? - To “Release” a drawing means to finalize and approve it for distribution or use in production. To “Return” a drawing means to send it back for revisions or further review before it can be finalized and released.
What are sheets when referring to Drawings? - In Drawings, sheets refer to individual pages or segments of a drawing revision. Each sheet can contain different views, details, or aspects of the design and help you organize and present information clearly.
How do I manage the revision versions of a drawing? - You can add as many revisions of a drawing as you need to. Each revision is associated with a new file, giving you full transparency on the progression of a drawing. For more on how version control works in the Drawings app , please check out our Getting Started with Drawings guide.

Getting Started with Work Order Director - Work Order Director is a companion app to Work Orders. While your production team uses Work Orders to tackle their assigned tasks, think of Work Order Director as the app for overseeing and streamlining the whole process. This guide will cover everything you need to know from creating work orders to adding individual steps and releasing them to your workforce to get work done.

What are the different statuses a batch can be labeled as? - Available: The batch is currently in use and available for inventory transactions.Return to Vendor: The batch is set aside to be returned to the vendor.Damaged: The batch is unusable due to damage and should not be used.Hold: The batch is temporarily on hold for quality checks or other reasons.Expired: The batch has passed its expiration...
Where do certifications linked to inventory items originate from? - You can create certifications in the Certifications app. When creating or managing an inventory record, you can select from a list of existing certifications.
Can I track inventory levels in real-time? - Yes, the Inventory app provides real-time updates on inventory levels, allowing you to monitor stock status continuously.
What information can I see about inventory transactions? - In the Transactions tab, you can view a comprehensive list of all inventory transactions. Each transaction entry includes details such as the transaction type, date, the individual who created the record, and the app where the transaction took place. The transaction types you can see include Add, Adjust, Scrap, Pull, and Put Away.
What are batches in inventory? - Batches are groups of parts produced or purchased together as a set. They help manage inventory by tracking the origin, quality, and pricing consistency of items purchased at different times or prices.

What sorting feature is available for selecting an employee? - Employees can be sorted by clicking on the first letter of their name using the list of letters in the sidebar. Highlighted letters indicate employees with names starting with that letter, while greyed-out letters indicate the absence of such employees in the list. Additionally, you can perform a traditional search using the search bar at...
I don’t see any employees in the Labor Tracking app. Why is that? - If you don’t see any employees in the Labor Tracking app, it’s likely because employee profiles have not been set up in the Employees app. The Labor Tracking app uses data from the Employees app, so make sure that employee profiles are created and properly configured in the Employees app before using Labor Tracking.
What if a project has no subassemblies available? - If a project has no subassemblies, select the “Work steps with no subassembly” option during the labor entry process.
What information is included about a linked work order? - Information about the linked work order includes the work order number and the specific work order step associated with the labor allocation.
What is the purpose of having keypads in the Labor Tracking app? - Keypads in Labor Tracking are used to facilitate easier and more efficient data entry on tablets and handheld devices. They help users search for projects and enter hours spent without using a traditional keyboard.