Workstation

Overview

Workstation – Business Overview

Workstation is a setup document in Dafater used to define and manage individual production stations on the shop floor. A Workstation represents a physical or functional area where specific manufacturing activities are performed, such as cutting, assembling, welding, testing, or packaging. It helps businesses organize production capacity, plan work accurately, and monitor operational efficiency.

What Workstation Is Used for in Business Operations

In daily operations, Workstation acts as the reference point for: - Where a specific production task is carried out
- How much capacity is available at that location
- What costs are associated with using that station
- Which operations can or cannot be performed there

By clearly defining Workstations, businesses gain better visibility and control over how production work is distributed and executed.

Prerequisites or Setup Requirements

Before using Workstation effectively, the following should be in place: - A clear understanding of the production layout (machines, lines, or work areas) - Defined manufacturing processes or steps - Standard working hours or shifts for production - Agreed cost assumptions for running each station (such as labor or machine usage)

Workstation is typically set up early during manufacturing configuration and updated as production capacity changes.

Typical Workflow and Role in Business Processes

Define the Workstation
Each production area or machine group is created as a Workstation with its capacity and availability.
Link to Production Activities
Manufacturing steps are assigned to the appropriate Workstation based on where the work actually happens.
Production Planning
When production orders are created, Dafater uses the Workstation details to plan timelines and workload.
Execution and Monitoring
As work is carried out, the Workstation helps track utilization, identify bottlenecks, and ensure realistic delivery commitments.

This ensures production plans are aligned with real operational capacity.

Key Business Scenarios Where Workstation Is Essential

Capacity Planning: Understanding how much work can be handled without overloading a specific area
Cost Control: Estimating production costs based on workstation usage
Production Scheduling: Avoiding delays by assigning tasks to available and suitable stations
Operational Efficiency: Identifying underused or overburdened work areas
Scaling Operations: Adding or modifying Workstations as the business grows

Important Considerations for Users

Each Workstation should reflect real-world production conditions to avoid unrealistic plans
Keep capacity and working hours up to date for accurate scheduling
Avoid creating duplicate or unclear Workstations, as this can confuse planning teams
Review Workstation performance periodically to improve efficiency and reduce downtime

In summary, Workstation is a foundational setup in Dafater’s manufacturing process. It bridges the gap between production planning and actual shop-floor execution, helping businesses produce efficiently, control costs, and deliver on time.

Basic Information

Module: Manufacturing
Document Type: Setup

Fields

Field Name	Label	Type	Required	Options	Description
workstation_dashboard	Workstation Dashboard	HTML		-	Visual dashboard showing real-time workstation performance and status in Dafater
workstation_name	Workstation Name	Data	✓	-	Unique name identifying the workstation within Dafater operations
workstation_type	Workstation Type	Link		Workstation Type	Category defining workstation capabilities and production characteristics
plant_floor	Plant Floor	Link		Plant Floor	Plant floor location where the workstation is physically installed
production_capacity	Job Capacity	Int	✓	-	Maximum number of jobs the workstation can handle concurrently
warehouse	Warehouse	Link		Warehouse	Default warehouse for materials and outputs linked to workstation
status	Status	Select		Production, Off, Idle, Problem, Maintenance, Setup	Current operational status of the workstation for production planning
onstatusimage	Active Status	Attach Image		-	Image representing workstation when actively running
offstatusimage	Inactive Status	Attach Image		-	Image representing workstation when inactive or stopped
hourrateelectricity	Electricity Cost	Currency		-	Hourly electricity cost incurred while operating the workstation
hourrateconsumable	Consumable Cost	Currency		-	Hourly cost of consumables used during workstation operations
hourraterent	Rent Cost	Currency		-	Hourly rental or space cost allocated to the workstation
hourratelabour	Wages	Currency		-	Hourly labor wages associated with operating the workstation
hour_rate	Net Hour Rate	Currency		-	Total calculated hourly operating cost of the workstation
description	Description	Text		-	Additional details describing workstation purpose and usage
holiday_list	Holiday List	Link		Holiday List	Holiday schedule affecting workstation availability and planning
working_hours	Working Hours	Table		Workstation Working Hour	Defined daily working hours schedule for the workstation
totalworkinghours	Total Working Hours	Float		-	Total calculated working hours based on assigned schedules

Child Tables

Working Hours (Workstation Working Hour)

Field Name	Label	Type	Required	Options	Description
start_time	Start Time	Time	✓	-	Scheduled beginning time for workstation operations.
hours	Hours	Float		-	Total working hours configured for the workstation period.
end_time	End Time	Time	✓	-	Scheduled ending time for workstation operations.
enabled	Enabled	Check		-	Indicates whether this working hour record is active.

Permissions

Role	Read	Write	Create	Delete	Submit	Cancel
Manufacturing User	✓	✓	✓	✓

DocType	Relationship	Module
Downtime Entry	Linked from	Manufacturing
Job Card	Linked from	Manufacturing
Operation	Linked from	Manufacturing
Holiday List	Links to	Setup
Plant Floor	Links to	Manufacturing
Warehouse	Links to	Stock
Workstation Type	Links to	Manufacturing