# Production Overview
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The Production workspace in Rover ERP empowers users to manage and schedule all manufacturing activities with precision. Using a single, browser-based interface, users can plan, adjust, and monitor every production detail—from work order scheduling to status tracking, resource allocation, and shop floor execution.
# Recent Enhancements
- Visual Production Schedule – configurable Gantt chart with color-coded sub‑statuses and custom bar colors.
- Drag-and-Drop Scheduling Improvements – auto-scroll when dragging and enforcement of sequencing and capacity rules.
- Production Issue Codes – flag jobs with issues like machine breakdowns and view icons directly on the schedule.
- Work Order Management – sub-status fields and permission-based editing of main work order list.
- Live Validations and Feedback – warnings if capacity is exceeded or operations are scheduled out of sequence.
- User Permissions and View-Only Mode – allow inquiry-only users to see the schedule without making changes.
# Key Sections & Tabs
General Production Information
- Work Order Info: View and edit the work order number, part number, description, quantity, due date, and current status.
- Production Group: Assign work orders to production groups for streamlined scheduling and batch management.
- Work Center Details: Specify work center(s) required for each operation (e.g., Assembly, Painting, Drying).
Tabs for Deep Production Control & Insight The main production workspace is organized into several tabs, each providing direct access to a vital area of the manufacturing process:
a. Scheduling
- Gantt Chart Visualization: Interactive timeline to schedule, sequence, and adjust production operations.
- Schedule Groups: Group work orders by work center for focused planning (e.g., all Dryer operations in one group).
- Dynamic Controls: Select a group, and the chart instantly updates to display only relevant work centers and their associated work orders.
- Drag-and-Drop: Move work orders on the timeline, change duration, or shift between work centers as needs change.
- Add Operations: Insert additional steps (e.g., washout after production) right from the schedule.
- Real-Time Updates: Any changes in scheduling are immediately reflected throughout the workspace.
b. Work Orders
- Work Order List: Comprehensive grid view of all work orders—sortable and filterable by status, date, part, work center, and more.
- Multi-Tab Work Order Viewing: Open multiple work orders in separate tabs for side-by-side review and editing.
- Status Tracking: Instantly see if orders are Open, Closed, Released, Pulled, etc., with color-coded indicators.
- Field Editing: Edit only permitted fields (such as Notes) for communication and record-keeping, while other fields remain read-only for security.
c. Operations
- Operation Steps: Detailed breakdown of steps required to complete each work order, including start/end dates, work center assignments, and resources used.
- Move Operations: Reassign operations between work centers as capacity and availability change.
d. Notes & Attachments
- Notes Field: Enter and update key production notes or shift hand-off messages.
- Attachments: Store work instructions, drawings, or quality documents directly on the work order.
Business Intelligence, Integrations, and Actions
- Dashboard Widgets: Instantly see total open work orders, current production status, bottlenecks, and key performance indicators (KPIs).
- Role-Based Access: Each tab or field is visible only to those with permission (e.g., production managers, schedulers, floor leads).
- API & Extensibility: All production data and schedules are available via API for integration with MES, quality, or reporting systems.