In today’s fast-paced manufacturing environment, having real-time data readily available is essential for maintaining high productivity and efficiency. Garment IO introduces displays, a powerful tool for presenting data on TV screens throughout the factory. This article explores what displays are, their importance to factories, details about the "Productivity Per Hour" display, and how to set it up.

What Are Displays in Garment IO?

Garment IO provides factories with the ability to showcase important data on TV screens, referred to as displays in our system. These displays allow users to:

• Configure what data to show.

• Select the desired scope (e.g., factory, section, or line).

Why Are Displays Important?

• Displays show real-time data that empowers supervisors and managers to make informed decisions on time.

• They boost productivity by enabling quick actions.

• Displays can be installed in sections, lines, and even meeting rooms for top management to review factory performance.

Garment IO offers various display options, but one of the most critical is the Productivity Per Hour display, which is the focus of this article.

Understanding the Productivity Per Hour Display

The Productivity Per Hour display provides a detailed view of hourly production for each order within the selected scope. The data is rounded to whole numbers for clarity.

How Is the Hourly Target Calculated for Each Order?

1. Manual Input:

   • Users can add daily targets to the system every morning, customizing the targets for each order, line, and section through our AI app. Then it is easy for the system to take the daily target and calculate the hourly target. Just by dividing the target by the number of hours inside the shift. 

2. PO Planning Page:

   • Users can plan orders in the PO planning page. Based on the start date, end date, and shifts added, the system calculates the hourly target for the order. This target is applied across all sections and lines working on that order.
     

Key Components of the Productivity Per Hour Display:

1. Orders and Hourly Targets:

   • The table shows a list of orders within the selected scope.

   • Next to each order is a column displaying the hourly target that should be produced.

2. Hourly Blocks:

   • The display includes hourly blocks spanning the start and end of the shift, excluding break times. For example:

     • If a shift runs from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM with a break from 12:00 PM to 12:30 PM, the hourly block from 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM will only include 60 minutes, an hour of work time.

3. Production Data:

   • White Numbers: Represent the actual pieces produced in each hourly block.

   • Smaller Numbers Below: Indicate the gap between the produced pieces and the hourly target:

     • Green (Positive): When production exceeds the target.

     • Red (Negative): When production falls short of the target.

4. Order Completion:

   • If an order is finishing, and the last hour’s production is less than the target, the system displays an asterisk (*) next to the number. This indicates that these are the remaining pieces required to complete the order.

5. Totals:

   • The total row displays the cumulative gap, showing either the total remaining pieces or the total pieces exceeding the target.

How to Set Up the Productivity Per Hour Display

Setting up this display is straightforward:

1. Navigate to the Displays Page in the system.

2. Configure an existing display to show Productivity Per Hour or add a new slide for it.

3. Save your configuration and let the system handle the rest.

For a detailed step-by-step guide, refer to this document. 

Why Use Productivity Per Hour Displays?

• Real-Time Insights: Helps supervisors monitor progress and make timely decisions.

• Improved Efficiency: Encourages quick action to address any gaps in production.

• Enhanced Communication: Displays can be placed in key areas, ensuring everyone stays informed.

Try It Out and Share Your Feedback!

We encourage you to set up the Productivity Per Hour display and experience its impact on your factory’s efficiency. Your feedback is invaluable in helping us improve and provide even better tools for your operations.

Have a question or need assistance? Contact us anytime!