Managing production time efficiently is crucial for any print shop. The Time Log Report in InfoFlo Print helps you track work hours, monitor order progress, and compare estimated versus actual time. By using this feature, print shop managers can streamline workflows, reduce delays, and improve overall productivity.
What Is the Time Log Report in InfoFlo Print?
The Time Log Report gives you a detailed overview of hours spent on each order. It records the quantity of work completed by each employee and organizes data by order and user. If multiple team members work on a single order, the report displays separate entries for each contributor. This allows managers to identify who worked on what and track total production time accurately.
How to Track Employee Work Using the Time Log Report
Every time a user logs hours, they enter the quantity of work completed. InfoFlo Print automatically captures this data in the Time Log Report, making it easy to see which users contributed to specific orders. You can track work across multiple orders simultaneously, helping you manage team efficiency and resource allocation.
Adding Custom Estimated Time Fields
Print shops can also add a custom estimated time field for each order. This allows managers to:
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Enter the estimated hours for a job during order creation.
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Compare actual logged hours against the estimate.
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Identify potential delays or inefficiencies in production.
For example, if a job was estimated to take eight hours but employees logged nine hours, the report highlights the extra time spent and helps managers analyze the workflow.
Monitoring Work by Production Status
The Time Log Report also tracks hours by production status. This feature lets you see how much time is spent on each stage of a job, such as:
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Handwork: Manual production tasks.
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Inserting: Assembly or finishing tasks.
This insight helps managers identify bottlenecks and optimize each stage of the production process.
Additional Improvements
Alongside the Time Log Report, InfoFlo Print has fixed issues related to product thumbnails:
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Large design files now save correctly as thumbnails once approved.
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Print shops can use thumbnails without worrying about file size limitations.
Benefits of Using the Time Log Report in InfoFlo Print
By using the Time Log Report, print shops can:
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Accurately track employee hours for each order.
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Compare estimated versus actual work time.
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Identify delays or inefficiencies in production.
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Allocate resources more effectively.
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Improve workflow and productivity.
Conclusion
The Time Log Report in InfoFlo Print gives print shops the power to monitor production time, evaluate employee performance, and manage workflow efficiently. By implementing this feature, you ensure accurate time tracking, better planning, and smoother operations across your shop.