Your Production Planning Data Template
Your Production Planning Data Template
- Recommended attributes to collect
- Key activities to track
- Extraction guidance
Production Planning Attributes
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Activity Name
ActivityName
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The name of the specific event or step that occurred within the production planning process. | ||
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Description
This attribute describes a single task or milestone in the production planning lifecycle, such as 'Production Order Created', 'Material Requirements Planned', or 'Production Order Completed'. These activities form the backbone of the process map, allowing analysts to visualize the process flow, identify bottlenecks between steps, and analyze the frequency and sequence of events. Each activity corresponds to a recorded event in the source system.
Why it matters
It defines the steps in the process map, which is the foundation for all process mining analysis, including bottleneck identification and variant analysis.
Where to get
Derived from event logs, transaction codes, or status change records within various Plex modules related to production planning and execution.
Examples
Production Order CreatedProduction Plan ApprovedProduction Order ReleasedOperation Completed
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Event Time
EventTime
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The timestamp indicating when the activity occurred. | ||
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Description
This attribute records the precise date and time that a specific event or activity was logged in the system. It is the primary temporal element for process analysis. Accurate timestamps are critical for calculating cycle times, durations, and waiting times between activities. They enable the analysis of process performance over time, the identification of bottlenecks, and the measurement of adherence to schedules.
Why it matters
This timestamp is essential for calculating all time-based metrics, such as cycle times and durations, which are fundamental to performance analysis.
Where to get
Located in event logs or transaction records alongside the activity information in Plex. Look for fields like 'Creation Date', 'Timestamp', or 'Event Date'.
Examples
2023-10-26T09:00:00Z2023-10-26T14:35:10Z2023-10-27T08:21:05Z
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Production Order
ProductionOrder
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The unique identifier for a production order, which serves as the primary case identifier for the production planning process. | ||
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Description
The Production Order number uniquely identifies a request to produce a specific quantity of a part or product. It acts as the central case ID that links all related planning, scheduling, execution, and completion events. In process mining, analyzing events grouped by the Production Order allows for a complete end-to-end view of the production lifecycle. This helps in calculating overall cycle times, identifying common process paths, and understanding variations between different production runs.
Why it matters
This is the essential case identifier that connects all process steps, enabling a holistic analysis of each production run from start to finish.
Where to get
This identifier is typically found in core production or manufacturing execution modules within Plex. Consult documentation for tables related to Work Orders or Production Orders.
Examples
WO-2024-05123PROD-789001JN-456-A10034589
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Material Availability
MaterialAvailabilityStatus
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Indicates whether all required materials for the production order are available. | ||
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Description
This attribute shows the status of material availability, for example 'Available', 'Shortage', or 'On Order'. This status is critical for determining if a production order can be released to the floor. A key use of this attribute is in the 'Material Shortage Impact Analysis' dashboard. It helps quantify the delays caused by material shortages by correlating a 'Shortage' status with longer wait times before the 'Production Order Released' or 'Production Started' activities.
Why it matters
Directly supports the analysis of delays caused by material shortages, a common and significant problem in manufacturing.
Where to get
Consult Plex Smart Manufacturing documentation. This might be a calculated status in the MRP or inventory modules, or a field on the production order itself.
Examples
All Materials AvailableComponent ShortageAwaiting Purchase OrderPartially Available
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Part Number
PartNumber
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The unique identifier for the product or material being manufactured. | ||
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Description
The Part Number, also known as an item number or SKU, specifies the item that the production order is intended to produce. This is a critical piece of master data that links the production process to the product portfolio. Analyzing the process by part number allows for identifying product-specific manufacturing challenges, comparing cycle times for different products, and understanding how material requirements vary. It is fundamental for any product-centric process analysis.
Why it matters
Enables product-based analysis to compare process performance and identify issues related to specific parts or product families.
Where to get
Located in the production order line item or header details in Plex. This is a standard field linked to the item master.
Examples
PN-100-001A45-873-CFG-2023-WIDGETASM-BRKT-550
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Planned End Date
PlannedEndDate
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The scheduled completion date for the production order. | ||
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Description
This attribute contains the date by which the production order is planned to be fully completed. This date is a key output of the scheduling process and serves as a baseline for performance measurement. The Planned End Date is critical for the 'Production Schedule Adherence' dashboard and KPI. By comparing this planned date with the actual completion timestamp, organizations can measure their ability to meet production targets and identify sources of delay.
Why it matters
Serves as the baseline for measuring schedule adherence and on-time performance, which are key indicators of planning and execution effectiveness.
Where to get
Consult Plex Smart Manufacturing documentation. This is typically found in the production order header and is often named 'Scheduled End Date', 'Due Date', or similar.
Examples
2023-11-15T17:00:00Z2023-11-20T23:59:59Z2023-12-01T17:00:00Z
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Planned Quantity
PlannedQuantity
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The target quantity of the part or product to be produced in the order. | ||
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Description
This attribute specifies the number of units that are scheduled for production as per the production order. This value is used for material requirements planning, capacity planning, and scheduling. Planned Quantity is essential for calculating the 'Demand Forecast Integration Variance' KPI by comparing it to original forecast numbers. It also provides context for cycle time analysis, as larger orders may naturally have longer lead times.
Why it matters
Provides the target production volume, which is essential for capacity analysis, scheduling, and understanding order-size-related process variations.
Where to get
Located in the production order header or line item details in Plex. Look for fields like 'Order Quantity' or 'Planned Quantity'.
Examples
1005000751250
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Planner
Planner
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The employee responsible for planning or managing the production order. | ||
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Description
This attribute identifies the production planner or scheduler assigned to a specific production order. It can be an individual's name or their employee ID. Analyzing the process by planner is essential for the 'Planner Performance Comparison' dashboard. It helps in identifying differences in efficiency, schedule adherence, and process variations among planners, highlighting opportunities for training or process standardization.
Why it matters
Allows for performance analysis by planner, helping to identify best practices, inconsistencies, and training needs.
Where to get
Consult Plex Smart Manufacturing documentation. Typically found in production order header tables, associated with fields like 'Planner Code', 'Scheduler', or 'Created By'.
Examples
John SmithJane DoePlanner Group AUser789
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Production Order Status
ProductionOrderStatus
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The current or final status of the production order. | ||
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Description
This attribute reflects the state of the production order at a given time, such as 'Created', 'Released', 'In Progress', 'Completed', or 'Cancelled'. Status information provides a snapshot of the order's lifecycle and is crucial for outcome analysis. It helps in filtering for active versus completed orders, analyzing cancellation rates, and understanding the reasons for certain process paths.
Why it matters
It indicates the outcome and current state of a production order, which is essential for filtering, outcome analysis, and understanding process exceptions.
Where to get
Available in the production order header table in Plex. Look for a 'Status' or 'State' field.
Examples
PlannedReleasedCompletedClosedCancelled
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Production Priority
ProductionPriority
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A classification indicating the urgency of the production order. | ||
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Description
This attribute assigns a priority level, such as 'High', 'Medium', or 'Low', to a production order. This helps planners and production staff prioritize work, especially when resources are constrained. Analyzing by priority is essential for the 'Production Priority Handling Metrics' dashboard. It allows for checking whether high-priority orders are truly being expedited through the process and completed faster than lower-priority ones, validating the effectiveness of the prioritization system.
Why it matters
Enables analysis of whether high-priority orders are processed faster, ensuring that the prioritization system is working effectively.
Where to get
Consult Plex Smart Manufacturing documentation. This may be a standard or custom field on the production order header.
Examples
HighMediumLow19
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Workcenter
Workcenter
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The specific machine, production line, or area where a manufacturing operation is scheduled to take place. | ||
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Description
A workcenter represents a specific resource or group of resources where production activities are performed. It could be a single machine, a cell of machines, or a specific assembly line. This attribute is key for the 'Resource Allocation Delay Analysis' and for identifying resource-specific bottlenecks. By analyzing processing and wait times at different workcenters, managers can optimize resource utilization and improve production flow.
Why it matters
Helps pinpoint resource-specific bottlenecks and analyze capacity utilization, which is crucial for scheduling and throughput optimization.
Where to get
Consult Plex Smart Manufacturing documentation. This information is typically found in the routing or operations details associated with a production order.
Examples
CNC-MILL-05ASSEMBLY-LINE-3PACKAGING-STATION-BWC-FINISH-01
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Actual End Date
ActualEndDate
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The actual timestamp when the last unit of the production order was completed. | ||
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Description
This attribute captures the time the final operation for the production order was finished and the total required quantity was produced. It marks the end of the execution phase. This is the definitive timestamp used to measure actual performance against the 'Planned End Date' for the 'Production Schedule Adherence' KPI. It is used to calculate the true end-to-end production cycle time.
Why it matters
Provides the actual completion time needed to accurately calculate schedule adherence and overall production lead times.
Where to get
This is the timestamp of the 'Production Order Completed' activity or the final operational confirmation in Plex.
Examples
2023-11-14T16:55:43Z2023-11-21T11:30:00Z
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Actual Start Date
ActualStartDate
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The actual timestamp when production work began for the order. | ||
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Description
This attribute captures the exact time the first physical operation of the production order started on the shop floor. It marks the transition from planning and preparation to execution. This timestamp is essential for analyzing the 'queue time' or delay between when an order is released and when it actually starts. It helps in calculating a more accurate production lead time and supports the 'Material Shortage Impact Analysis' by showing the real start of work.
Why it matters
Marks the true beginning of the production execution phase, allowing for precise measurement of scheduling delays and queue times.
Where to get
This is the timestamp of the 'Production Started' activity or the first operational step recorded in the MES component of Plex.
Examples
2023-11-01T08:05:12Z2023-11-05T10:20:00Z
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Completed Quantity
CompletedQuantity
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The actual quantity of the part or product that was successfully produced. | ||
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Description
This attribute records the final count of good units produced and confirmed for a production order. This value is compared against the Planned Quantity to determine yield and order fulfillment rates. Analyzing the Completed Quantity helps in assessing production efficiency and quality. Significant deviations from the Planned Quantity can indicate production problems, high scrap rates, or data entry errors, which can be investigated further.
Why it matters
Indicates the actual production output, which is used to analyze yield, scrap rates, and fulfillment accuracy against the planned quantity.
Where to get
Found in production reporting or confirmation records in Plex. Look for fields like 'Good Quantity', 'Yield Quantity', or 'Actual Quantity'.
Examples
984950751250
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End Time
EndTime
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The timestamp indicating when an activity was completed. | ||
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Description
The End Time marks the completion of a specific activity. When paired with the Start Time, it defines the processing time for that event. In process mining, having both Start and End Times for activities allows for a more detailed analysis of processing time versus waiting time. This helps differentiate time spent actively working on a task from idle time spent waiting for the next step, which is crucial for accurate bottleneck analysis.
Why it matters
Enables the calculation of precise activity processing times, distinguishing active work time from idle waiting time.
Where to get
This may be available directly in event logs or can be derived by using the Start Time of the subsequent event.
Examples
2023-10-26T09:15:00Z2023-10-26T15:05:20Z2023-10-27T10:00:00Z
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Event Processing Time
EventProcessingTime
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The duration of time spent actively working on a specific activity. | ||
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Description
This calculated attribute measures the time between the start and end of a single activity. It represents the actual 'touch time' or work performed during a process step. Analyzing processing time is fundamental to identifying which specific activities are consuming the most time and effort in the process. This is distinct from cycle time, which includes waiting periods, and is key to pinpointing inefficiencies within tasks themselves.
Why it matters
Measures the active work time for an activity, helping to isolate and analyze the most time-consuming tasks in the process.
Where to get
Calculated field, derived by subtracting the 'EventTime' (StartTime) from the 'EndTime' of an activity.
Examples
PT1H30MPT8HP2DT4H15M
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Is Late
IsLate
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A boolean flag indicating if the production order was completed after its planned end date. | ||
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Description
This is a simple boolean (true/false) flag calculated for each production order. It is set to 'true' if the actual completion time is later than the planned end date, and 'false' otherwise. This attribute simplifies analysis and reporting for schedule adherence. It allows for easy filtering and aggregation to calculate the 'Production Schedule Adherence Rate' KPI and to quickly identify all orders that failed to meet their deadline.
Why it matters
Provides a simple, binary classification of on-time versus late orders, which is ideal for calculating adherence rates and high-level KPI dashboards.
Where to get
Calculated field, derived from a comparison: 'ActualEndDate' > 'PlannedEndDate'.
Examples
truefalse
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Last Data Update
LastDataUpdate
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The timestamp when the data was last refreshed from the source system. | ||
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Description
This attribute indicates the last time the data was extracted and loaded into the process mining tool. It provides context for the recency of the analysis. Knowing the data's freshness is important for users to understand if they are viewing the most current process information. It helps manage expectations about the data's timeliness and is a key piece of metadata for any dashboard or report.
Why it matters
Informs users about the recency of the data, ensuring they understand the time frame of the current analysis.
Where to get
This is a metadata field generated and stored during the data ingestion process, recording the timestamp of the data load.
Examples
2024-05-21T02:00:00Z2024-05-20T02:00:00Z
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Order Type
OrderType
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A category that classifies the production order, such as standard, rework, or prototype. | ||
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Description
The Order Type is used to differentiate production orders based on their purpose. For example, a 'Standard' order is for regular production, a 'Rework' order is to fix defects, and a 'Prototype' order is for new product development. This attribute allows for more nuanced analysis by filtering or comparing the process flows for different types of orders. Rework orders, for instance, are expected to have different paths and cycle times than standard orders, and separating them is key to a clean analysis.
Why it matters
Enables segmentation of the analysis, as different order types like 'rework' or 'prototype' naturally have different process flows and performance expectations.
Where to get
Consult Plex Smart Manufacturing documentation. This is often a configurable field on the production order header.
Examples
Standard ProductionRework OrderEngineering SampleExternal Subcontract
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Plant
Plant
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The manufacturing facility or location where the production order is being executed. | ||
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Description
The Plant attribute identifies the specific physical site, such as a factory or production facility. In multi-plant organizations, this is a key attribute for segmenting and comparing process performance. Analyzing by Plant allows for benchmarking processes across different locations. This can reveal site-specific issues, highlight best practices at high-performing plants, and inform decisions about process standardization.
Why it matters
Allows for comparing process performance across different manufacturing sites, which is vital for benchmarking and standardization in multi-plant operations.
Where to get
Typically available as a core organizing principle in Plex, often associated with the production order header. Look for 'Plant', 'Site', or 'Location' fields.
Examples
Detroit PlantAtlanta AssemblySite 007Mexico Facility
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Rework Reason Code
ReworkReasonCode
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A code indicating the reason for a production plan adjustment or rework loop. | ||
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Description
When a production plan is adjusted or an order is sent for rework, this attribute provides a standardized reason for the deviation. Examples include 'Defective Material', 'Machine Downtime', or 'Specification Change'. This attribute provides the 'why' behind process deviations identified in variant analysis. It is crucial for root cause analysis of the 'Rework & Rerouting Rate' KPI, helping teams to address the underlying issues that cause costly rework and delays.
Why it matters
Provides critical context for rework and process deviations, enabling targeted root cause analysis to reduce waste and improve quality.
Where to get
Consult Plex Smart Manufacturing documentation. This data may be associated with non-conformance, quality, or production adjustment records.
Examples
QA_FAILMAT_SUBENG_CHGOPER_ERR
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Schedule Deviation
ScheduleDeviation
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The time difference between the planned end date and the actual completion date. | ||
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Description
This calculated metric quantifies how early or late a production order was completed relative to its schedule. A positive value indicates a delay, a negative value indicates an early completion, and zero means it was on time. This attribute provides a more granular view of performance than a simple 'late' flag. It is used in the 'Production Schedule Adherence' dashboard to visualize the magnitude of delays, helping to prioritize improvement efforts on the most significant deviations.
Why it matters
Quantifies the exact amount of time an order deviated from its schedule, providing a precise measure of lateness or earliness.
Where to get
Calculated field, derived by subtracting the 'PlannedEndDate' from the 'ActualEndDate' at the case level.
Examples
P2DT3H15M-P1DT0H0MPT5H
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Source System
SourceSystem
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The system of record from which the data was extracted. | ||
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Description
This attribute specifies the origin of the data, which in this case is Plex Smart Manufacturing. It is useful in environments where data might be merged from multiple systems, ensuring clarity on data provenance. Maintaining this information helps in data governance and troubleshooting, as it clearly identifies the source for any data validation or enrichment activities.
Why it matters
It provides crucial context about data origin, which is important for data governance, validation, and in multi-system environments.
Where to get
This is typically a static value added during the data extraction and transformation process to label the dataset.
Examples
Plex Smart ManufacturingPlex MESPlex ERP
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Production Planning Activities
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Demand Forecast Assessed
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Represents the initial receipt and assessment of a demand forecast which precedes the creation of a production order. This event is often captured in a demand planning module and serves as the trigger for the entire production planning process. | ||
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Why it matters
This activity marks the true start of the planning lifecycle. Analyzing the time from this point to order creation helps identify delays in translating demand into actionable production plans, supporting the 'Demand Forecast Integration Efficiency' dashboard.
Where to get
This information is typically found in demand planning or sales and operations planning modules within Plex, or an integrated system. It may need to be inferred from the creation date of a forecast record linked to the subsequent production order.
Capture
Inferred from the creation timestamp of a demand forecast record that is later linked to the production order.
Event type
inferred
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Production Order Completed
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Marks the completion of all manufacturing operations for the entire production order. This is a final shop floor transaction indicating that the planned quantity has been produced. The event is explicitly captured when an operator or system process marks the order as complete. | ||
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Why it matters
This activity is the primary 'end' event for the happy path of the process. It is the endpoint for calculating the 'Avg Production Order Lead Time' and is essential for measuring 'Production Schedule Adherence' and 'Production Throughput Volume'.
Where to get
This is an explicit status change on the production order, often triggered by the final quantity reporting transaction. The timestamp is recorded when the order status moves to 'Completed' or 'Finished'.
Capture
Use the timestamp associated with the transaction that changes the production order status to 'Completed'.
Event type
explicit
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Production Order Created
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This is the formal creation of the Production Order record within the Plex system. This activity establishes the unique case identifier for the process mining analysis. The event is captured explicitly when a user or system process generates the new order. | ||
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Why it matters
This activity serves as the official start of the production order's journey within the system. It is the anchor point for measuring overall lead times and understanding the volume of new production demand.
Where to get
This is captured from the creation timestamp of the production order record in the primary production order data table within Plex.
Capture
Use the 'creation_date' or equivalent timestamp field from the production order header table.
Event type
explicit
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Production Order Released
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This is a critical milestone where the production order is formally released to the shop floor, making it visible and actionable for production staff. This is almost always an explicit user-driven action within the MES, triggering the creation of job packets or digital work instructions. | ||
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Why it matters
Releasing the order is the key handoff from planning to execution. It is a vital milestone for tracking throughput and analyzing delays between planning approval and the start of actual production.
Where to get
This is typically an explicit transaction in Plex's production management module. The event is captured from the timestamp of the 'Release' action, often stored in a dedicated field or a transaction log.
Capture
Use the 'release_date' timestamp field on the production order or the timestamp from the release transaction log.
Event type
explicit
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Production Plan Approved
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This activity signifies that the production plan has been formally approved and is ready to be released to the shop floor. This event is typically captured through an explicit approval action or an associated status change on the order. | ||
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Why it matters
This marks the end of the planning and approval phase and is the endpoint for calculating the 'Production Plan Approval Time' KPI. Delays in approval are a common bottleneck that this activity helps to quantify and locate.
Where to get
Can be an explicit event from an approval transaction log or inferred from a status change on the production order, such as moving from 'Pending Approval' to 'Approved' or 'Ready to Release'.
Capture
Capture the timestamp when the production order status is updated to 'Approved' or an equivalent value.
Event type
inferred
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Production Started
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This activity marks the beginning of physical work on the production order on the shop floor. In a system like Plex, this is typically an explicit event captured when an operator scans a barcode or manually starts a job at a work center terminal. | ||
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Why it matters
This is a key milestone that signals the start of the value-adding process. It is essential for analyzing the gap between 'Order Released' and 'Production Started' to identify pre-production delays and for calculating actual production cycle times.
Where to get
Captured from shop floor data collection transactions in Plex. This event corresponds to the timestamp of the first 'job start' or 'operation start' transaction recorded against the production order.
Capture
Use the timestamp from the first labor ticket creation or machine start event associated with the production order.
Event type
explicit
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Master Production Schedule Created
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This activity marks the creation of the Master Production Schedule (MPS) based on demand forecasts and existing orders. It is a high-level plan that dictates what will be produced, in what quantities, and when. This is likely recorded when a planner finalizes and saves an MPS version. | ||
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Why it matters
Tracking this milestone is essential for measuring the efficiency of the initial planning phase. The duration between demand assessment and MPS creation is a key indicator of planning agility and is measured by the 'Master Schedule Creation Cycle Time' KPI.
Where to get
Recorded in the Master Production Scheduling module of Plex. The event can be captured from the creation timestamp of the MPS record or a log entry indicating its finalization.
Capture
Capture the creation timestamp of the MPS entry or a specific status change event in the scheduling module.
Event type
explicit
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Material Requirements Planned
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Represents the execution of the Material Requirements Planning (MRP) process for the production order. This system job calculates the raw materials, components, and subassemblies needed. The event is typically captured when the MRP run completes for the relevant orders. | ||
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Why it matters
Analyzing this step helps identify if material planning is a bottleneck. Delays here can impact the entire production timeline and are crucial for understanding the 'Material Shortage Impact Analysis' dashboard.
Where to get
This is usually captured in MRP or planning logs within Plex. Look for timestamps associated with MRP job completion or the population of material requirement data against the production order.
Capture
Timestamp of the MRP run completion log or the last updated timestamp on the order's bill of materials requirements.
Event type
explicit
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Operation Completed
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Represents the completion of an individual manufacturing step or operation within the production order's routing. A production order will typically have multiple such events. This is captured explicitly through shop floor reporting. | ||
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Why it matters
Tracking individual operations allows for a more granular analysis of where bottlenecks occur during the production phase. It enables comparison of planned versus actual operation times and helps identify problematic work centers.
Where to get
This is captured from shop floor transactions in Plex, specifically when an operator reports an operation as complete or logs the quantity produced for that step.
Capture
Use the timestamps from 'operation complete' or 'quantity reporting' transactions for each step in the order's routing.
Event type
explicit
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Production Order Cancelled
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Represents the cancellation of a production order at any point before completion. This is an alternative, negative outcome for the process. The event is captured by a specific status change on the order. | ||
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Why it matters
Tracking cancellations is crucial for understanding process failures. Analyzing when and why orders are cancelled can reveal issues with demand forecasting, planning accuracy, or material availability.
Where to get
This is inferred from a status change on the production order to a 'Cancelled' or voided state. The timestamp of this status change is the event time.
Capture
Capture the timestamp when the production order status field is updated to 'Cancelled'.
Event type
inferred
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Production Order Closed
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This is the final administrative or financial closing of the production order. At this stage, all costs are settled, and the order is locked from further transactions. This is typically an explicit action performed by the finance or planning department. | ||
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Why it matters
This activity marks the true administrative end of the production order's lifecycle. Analyzing the time between 'Production Completed' and 'Production Closed' can reveal lengthy delays in financial closing processes.
Where to get
This is captured by a status change on the production order to 'Closed'. The timestamp of this final status update provides the event time.
Capture
Use the timestamp of the status change transaction that moves the order to a 'Closed' state.
Event type
explicit
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Production Performance Analyzed
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Represents a post-completion analysis step where production variances, costs, and quality metrics are reviewed. This might be a system-generated variance calculation or a manual review by a production controller or cost accountant. | ||
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Why it matters
Including this activity provides insight into the post-production process. It helps understand the total time until the order is fully analyzed and its performance is understood, which can reveal administrative bottlenecks after production ends.
Where to get
This event may be inferred from the timestamp of variance calculation jobs or the creation date of a production performance report. It could also be a manual status change indicating 'Analysis Complete'.
Capture
Capture the run date of cost variance calculation jobs or a status change to 'Analysis Complete' on the production order.
Event type
inferred
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Production Plan Adjusted
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This event signifies that a change was made to the production order after it was released, such as a change in quantity, routing, or bill of materials. This is typically captured in an audit trail or change log associated with the production order. | ||
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Why it matters
This activity is critical for identifying rework, scope changes, and process instability. It directly supports the 'Rework & Rerouting Rate' KPI and helps uncover the root causes of production deviations and inefficiencies.
Where to get
This data is found in change logs or audit trail tables for the production order module in Plex. The event is the timestamp of any significant field modification after the 'Production Order Released' event.
Capture
Filter the production order's audit log for changes that occur after the order's release date.
Event type
explicit
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Production Plan Sent for Review
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Indicates that the prepared production plan has been submitted for approval. This is often represented by a status change on the production order. This event marks the beginning of the approval sub-process. | ||
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Why it matters
This activity is the starting point for measuring the 'Production Plan Approval Cycle Time'. Tracking it helps identify how long plans wait for review, which can be a significant source of administrative delay.
Where to get
This is likely inferred from a status change on the production order, for example, a status changing from 'In Planning' to 'Pending Approval'. The timestamp of this status change would be used.
Capture
Capture the timestamp when the production order status field changes to a value like 'Pending Approval' or 'In Review'.
Event type
inferred
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Production Schedule Created
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This event signifies the creation of a detailed production schedule, assigning specific operations to work centers and time slots. It is the outcome of capacity planning and scheduling processes. This is likely logged when a schedule is saved or published. | ||
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Why it matters
This is a critical milestone before releasing an order to the floor. It is a key event for the 'Scheduling Bottleneck Identification' dashboard, helping to analyze the efficiency of the detailed scheduling phase.
Where to get
Captured from the production scheduling module in Plex. The event can be identified by the creation or 'last saved' timestamp of the detailed schedule linked to the production order.
Capture
Use the timestamp when the detailed production schedule for the order is first saved or confirmed by a planner.
Event type
explicit
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Resource Allocation Confirmed
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Represents the confirmation that specific resources, such as machines, tools, or personnel, have been assigned to the production order. This can be a separate step after release or part of the release process itself. The event is captured when resource assignments are finalized in the system. | ||
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Why it matters
This activity is crucial for the 'Resource Allocation Delay Analysis' dashboard. It helps differentiate between delays caused by planning and those caused by resource unavailability on the shop floor.
Where to get
This information may be inferred from the population of resource-related fields on the production order or its associated routing steps. The timestamp would be when these fields are last updated before production starts.
Capture
Capture the timestamp when work center, machine, or employee fields are populated for the order's first operation.
Event type
inferred
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