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What is a Workstation?

Last Updated: March 17, 2025

A workstation is a single production resource with its own scheduled work queue and typically handles one task at a time. The clearest example of a workstation is a production machine with a unique work queue. A workstation can also be, for instance, a welding point, where different individuals weld in the morning and evening....

How to add a new Workstation

Last Updated: March 9, 2025

If you want to add a new workstation:

How to edit a Workstation

Last Updated: March 9, 2025

For editing a workstation:

How to delete a Workstation

Last Updated: March 9, 2025

If you want to delete a workstation: Your workstation is now deleted. You won’t see it anymore on the Workstation panel.

How to assign Maintenance to a Workstation

Last Updated: March 9, 2025

If you need to schedule maintenance for a workstation, follow these steps: Done! The workstation is now scheduled for maintenance. Go to the GANTT Timeline, where the workstation capacity will now appear in salmon color, indicating it is under maintenance. Note: Click the King Button to update your scheduling plan.

What is a Workstation Exception?

Last Updated: April 10, 2025

A workstation exception indicates that a workstation is either at capacity or unavailable. When an exception occurs, the workstation will appear red on the GANTT Timeline. There are several types of Workstation Exceptions.  Remember that you can remove a workstation exception at any time.  We recommend watching the following video to see how this feature...

How to hide a single Workstation in the GANTT Timeline

Last Updated: March 27, 2025

In large factories with dozens (or hundreds) of workstations, hiding ones that aren’t actively being scheduled (like seasonal or specialty machines) can clean up the GANTT view and make it easier to focus. In SkyPlanner, you can hide a group of workstations or even just a single workstation. To hide a single workstation: Now, your...

How to Reschedule only a specific Workstation

Last Updated: March 27, 2025

Last-minute changes, equipment failures, and reduced capacity are common challenges in manufacturing, making the ability to reschedule essential. In SkyPlanner, you can reschedule all your workstations with only one click; however, the software also has the option to reschedule a single workstation if the situation arises. To do this:

What is and how to manage Workstation Efficiencies

Last Updated: April 23, 2025

Workstation efficiencies is a SkyPlanner feature that lets you set how well different workstations perform compared to each other. Not all machines or shifts work at the same speed, and this tool helps you reflect those real-world differences in your production schedule. For example, if you have two welding workstations and one can finish a...

What is the Quick Log Mode and how to use it

Last Updated: March 20, 2025

The quick log mode is a feature in SkyPlanner that allows you to efficiently record workstation activities with minimal input. This streamlined process ensures accurate tracking of tasks, helping you maintain an up-to-date production schedule without the need for detailed data entry. Quick log mode enhances productivity and keeps your operations running smoothly by simplifying...

How to create Workstation Groups

Last Updated: March 19, 2025

Workstation groups help you stay organized—especially when your company has a lot of workstations to manage. In this video, you’ll learn how grouping workstations in SkyPlanner makes scheduling easier and more efficient. It’s a simple way to keep your production floor organized and running smoothly, no matter how big your operation is.

How to assign Preventive Maintenance to all Workstations

Last Updated: March 10, 2025

If you have preventive maintenance planned and you want to schedule it into SkyPlanner, follow these steps: Go to the GANTT Timeline, where the workstations’ capacities for that day will now appear in salmon color, indicating there is maintenance. Done! The workstation is now scheduled for maintenance. Important: Click the King Button to update your...

How to remove Maintenance from a Workstation

Last Updated: March 10, 2025

If you need to remove scheduled maintenance for a workstation, follow these steps: Go to the GANTT Timeline, where the workstation capacity will appear green, indicating no more maintenance. Note: Click the King Button to update your scheduling plan.

How to add a New Shift to a Workstation

Last Updated: March 9, 2025

If you want to add a new shift to a workstation, follow these steps: You will be redirected to the management panel for this workstation. Here, you will see the current shifts assigned to this workstation. For example, you can create a night shift to have this workstation operating 24 hours Done! The new shift...

How to add a Employee Group to a Workstation

Last Updated: March 6, 2025

For adding a group of employees to a workstation: Your workstation’s information is updated.  Remember, you can make as many changes as necessary.

Quick Log Mode Introduction

Last Updated: March 6, 2025

The Quick Log mode is a workstation setting that enables marking tasks  as completed immediately and  without a separate start log.