Show Schedule Date In Kanban View In Shop Floor

Efficient scheduling is critical in manufacturing environments, where timely execution of operations ensures smooth workflows and on-time delivery. 

The Show Schedule Date in Kanban View in Shop Floor feature—introduced via the sd_mrp_workorder_schedule_date module—enhances visibility into production timing by surfacing the Schedule Date of each Manufacturing Order (MO) directly on the Work Order tiles within the Shop Floor module.

With this enhancement:

1. Operators and supervisors can immediately see when a Work Order is scheduled to begin.
2. The Schedule Date appears prominently on the Kanban tile in the Shop Floor interface.
3. No need to drill into each MO or WO record to view scheduling information.

This allows shop floor teams to prioritize tasks, plan labor allocation, and improve real-time production decision-making based on scheduled deadlines.

Example Use Case

A machine operator logs into the Shop Floor view and sees several Work Orders in the Kanban board.

Instead of clicking into each WO to determine priority or scheduling, the operator sees the Schedule Date directly on each tile:

1. Work Order #WO123 – Schedule Date: June 10, 2025
2. Work Order #WO124 – Schedule Date: June 12, 2025

This visibility helps the operator focus on WOs due sooner and better plan the day’s workload.

Key Benefits

1. Improved Visibility
   Quickly identify scheduled start dates without extra clicks.
2. Faster Decision-Making
   Enables quicker prioritization of tasks on the shop floor.
3. Better Time Management
   Helps operators align with planned production timelines.
4. Streamlined Workflows
   Reduces the need to switch between views for scheduling data.
5. Increased Efficiency
   Keeps production teams informed and focused on what’s next.

Conclusion

The Show Schedule Date in Kanban View in Shop Floor feature improves clarity and communication on the shop floor by putting scheduling information front and center. This small but impactful upgrade supports lean manufacturing principles by reducing wasteful clicks and enhancing time awareness among production staff.