What is the analytical value of the Planned, Unplanned, and Total columns?

The three-column structure—Planned, Unplanned, and Total—provides a powerful analytical framework. This layout allows managers to instantly distinguish between scheduled activities and unexpected, disruptive events, making it easier to see how well the production schedule was followed and to identify the primary sources of lost time.

What are "Dark Hours" and why are they important?

"Dark Hours" is a metric that represents all the time within a selected period when no production was scheduled, falling outside of the planned "Paid Time." Highlighting this time is important because it shows the total available capacity or "headroom" for adding overtime or extra shifts.

What insight is gained from the expanding stoppages feature?

The expanding stoppages feature allows a user to drill down into the root causes of downtime directly from the main timesheet view. By expanding a main category up to four levels deep, managers can move from a high-level summary to a detailed list of every individual event for a specific reason.

What is the value of the AI-Ready Export feature?

The AI-Ready Export feature allows users to download a curated dataset directly from the Production Timesheet. This file is specifically formatted for use in AI platforms like Gemini or ChatGPT, empowering teams to generate custom reports, discover deeper correlations in time usage, and produce tailored analyses.

Account for Every Minute: The Definitive Production Timesheet

The Augos Production Timesheet provides a comprehensive overview of a line's performance over any selected timeframe, organising all activity into Planned, Unplanned, and Total time. It gives you the necessary context to understand overall performance and identify opportunities to improve efficiency.

A Top-Down Approach to Analyse Time Utilisation

The Production Timesheet is designed to help management identify bottlenecks, optimise processes, and ultimately boost efficiency. By clearly distinguishing between productive hours, paid non-productive hours, and unplanned downtime, it provides the full context needed to understand and improve overall performance.

How to Analyse Your Production Time Breakdown

A proven methodology to understand and optimize time utilization

Start with the High-Level Overview

Begin by reviewing the report's main table, which organises all production time into distinct columns: Planned (for scheduled events), Unplanned (for unexpected issues), and Total. This provides an immediate understanding of where time was spent.

Drill Down into Specific Categories

To investigate the root cause of time loss, click the '+' icon next to a specific line item, such as 'Unplanned Stoppages'.

Reveal Deeper Levels of Detail

This action expands the row to reveal more detailed sub-categories. This process can be repeated up to four levels deep, allowing you to narrow your focus from a broad category to a very specific reason.

Analyse Individual Events

At the most detailed level, an information icon becomes available. Clicking this icon displays a complete list of every individual event that makes up that specific stoppage reason, providing the granular data needed for a full analysis.

Our Expertise in Helping You Identify Hidden Capacity

Our platform helps you see the full picture of your facility's potential. The Production Timesheet highlights "Dark Hours"—all the time within a selected period when no production was scheduled. This is important because it shows the total available capacity or "headroom" for adding overtime or additional shifts, providing a clear picture of your true potential for increased throughput.

Get a Clearer Perspective on Your Operations

Move from high-level summaries to a deep, factual understanding of how time is utilised on your production line. The Production Timesheet provides the clarity your organisation needs to identify inefficiencies and make data-driven decisions that improve your bottom line.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Production Timesheet