Overview

WORKPLAN is a Manufacturing Execution System (MES) job-management software solution developed by Hexagon. It is particularly suited for job shops and custom, made-to-order manufacturers, aiming to automate and manage business processes from quotation to shipping and invoicing. WORKPLAN's flexibility and scalability allow it to adapt to the specific needs of small to mid-sized manufacturers, streamlining operations without the complexity often associated with traditional Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems.

Features and Capabilities

• Quotations: The Estimator module is designed to handle various versions of parts and assemblies, tracking all revisions with changes in design, options, services, and overall budget.
• Job Management: The Job Tracker module consolidates technical and financial data, including job setup, routing, cost capture, profit/loss analysis, financial summaries, and detailed sales status reports.
• Information Manager: Centralizes all documents and project-related data for easy access. Enables retrieval of past job and quote information, automatic email alerts for due quotes, job progress statuses, inventory levels, and management of customized to-do lists.
• Purchasing and Stock Management: Automates the creation of Requests for Quotations (RFQs), purchase orders for jobs or stock, subcontracting orders, and vendor invoice processing. Manages storage bins, pricing for stock movements, stock levels, and inventory reservations and withdrawals.
• Planning and Scheduling: Provides tools for efficient production planning and scheduling to optimize resource utilization and meet delivery deadlines.
• Time Management: Tracks time associated with various jobs and tasks to ensure accurate labor costing and productivity analysis.
• Quality Management: Includes modules to monitor and manage quality control processes, ensuring that products meet specified standards and reducing the risk of defects.
• Integration with Other Systems: WORKPLAN integrates with various CAD/CAM systems, enhancing data flow and reducing manual data entry. For instance, synchronization with RADAN improves processes in sheet metal fabrication.
• Activity Basket Module: Allows real-time tracking of multiple parts grouped in a single operation, suitable for processes like heat treatment or painting. Features include play and pause activity progress and visual indicators for operation status.
• MES Touch Screen Module: Enables operators to interact with the system on the shop floor, including automatic printing of forms upon operation completion and consistency checks for produced part quantities.
• Power BI Connector: Facilitates modern reporting with access to dynamic reports and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) through a web interface, supporting informed decision-making.
• Crystal Report Capabilities: Enhances output management by allowing connection to additional report and printing templates, streamlining printing processes.