Track scrap

The Scrap Logging tool provides a straightforward way to track and manage scrap records in your production environment. This allows you to maintain visibility over scrap output and optimise your production processes based on accurate data.

Accessing the Scrap Logging Tool

To begin using the Scrap Logging and Tracking features, navigate to the Production Planning section within GoSmarter. From there, click on Scrap to access the Scrap Logging page. This section displays your scrap records in a table format, showing all logged entries at a glance.

Creating New Scrap Records

To add a new scrap entry, click the Add Entry button in the interface. This opens a form where you can input the details for your new scrap record. The form captures all necessary information required to properly log and categorise your scrap.

Once you have completed all the required fields in the form, click the Add Entry button to save the record. The new entry will then appear in your scrap records table, making it available for future reference and analysis.

Managing Existing Scrap Records

Each scrap record in the table includes an actions button located on the far right. You may need to scroll horizontally to see this button if your table contains many columns. Clicking the actions button reveals a menu with several options for managing that specific entry.

From the actions menu, you can edit existing entries to update information, view the complete edit history to track what changes have been made and when, or delete entries that are no longer needed. This gives you full control over your scrap records throughout their lifecycle.

When to Use Manual Scrap Logging

The manual scrap logging feature is designed as a quick and efficient method for tracking scrap when detailed provenance is not required. It provides a lightweight way to maintain awareness of scrap output without the administrative overhead of more detailed tracking systems.

However, if you require a more complete and comprehensive record of scrap with full provenance information, you should track scrap as part of your broader inventory management system. This ensures that your scrap data is integrated with your overall inventory and production records for better visibility and traceability.