What is meant by Workshop status?
The term "workshop status" refers to the current condition of a vehicle, machine, or product during the maintenance, repair, or manufacturing process in a workshop. The workshop status provides information about which stage of processing the object is in, whether certain tasks have been completed, or if additional work is required. A well-defined workshop status allows for efficient monitoring and management of workshop processes.
Typical software functions in the area of "workshop status":
- Status Tracking: Real-time monitoring of repair, maintenance, or production progress.
- Notifications: Automated notifications to customers or workshop staff regarding the current status or any changes.
- Job History: Historical record of all steps performed during the workshop process.
- Parts and Inventory Management: Overview of required spare parts and their availability for current or future jobs.
- Time and Cost Estimation: Automatic calculation of the expected completion time and associated costs based on the current status.
- Prioritization: Ability to prioritize jobs based on urgency or resource availability.
- Report Generation: Creating reports on the workshop status for internal use or to be shared with customers.
- Integration with ERP/CRM Systems: Synchronization of workshop status with other enterprise systems, such as ERP or CRM software.
Examples of "workshop status":
- In Progress: The repair or maintenance is currently underway.
- Waiting for Parts: The process is on hold due to the need for spare parts.
- Completed: The job has been finished, and the vehicle or machine is ready for pick-up.
- Under Inspection: The vehicle or product is being inspected for errors or defects.
- Additional Work Required: Additional issues were discovered during the repair, requiring further work.
- Job Cancelled: The job was canceled by the workshop or the customer.