Start and stop resource tasks

When resource tasks are not assigned, start and stop them from the Resource Task List. Starting a task creates an entry in the Time Input Line table with the status Open. Stopping that task changes the status to Completed, meaning there is a start time and stop time from which the duration can be calculated. From the time input line, the entry can be Registered, which creates a time sheet line. The time sheet line then follows the standard process.

Steps - Start and stop resource task

1. Choose the   icon, enter Resource Task List, and then choose the related link.

2. Filter the Resource Task List in the header on the resource task type.

3. Select a task (not started or stopped) and use the Start Task function. In the wizard, specify the resource name linked to your user ID. The wizard shows the following fields:

   • Setup Time: visible for production tasks only. When an assignment is available, either Setup Time or Run Time is checked based on the assignment type.

   • Run Time: visible for production tasks only. The resource starting the task can select the correct assignment type.

   • Assignments: shows the number of assignments for the task. When > 1, select the correct assignment.

   • Resource Group Filter: shows the resource group the task was assigned to, or the resource group of the resource starting the task.

   • Resource: resource starting the task. Team leads can select another resource based on their resource delegation.

   • Description: of the resource task.

   • Take Over: select when taking over the task from another resource. A stop entry is created for the other resource and a starting entry for the resource starting the task. When not selected, only a starting entry is created.

   • Running Tasks: shows if other tasks are running for the resource. Based on the Allow Working on Multiple Tasks setting in Task Setup, running tasks may be stopped.

4. Click Finish to complete the wizard. Note the quantity in No. of Started Entries.

5. Start the same task again and note the warning. Also note Running Tasks, which indicates if other tasks are running for the resource.

6. Stop the task. The wizard lists the resource (or all resources) running the task. Select the resource and finish the wizard.

   • For production tasks, Finish is not available: click Next to Stop Machine and/or Register Output.

   • Stop Machine: a resource task for a resource type Machine is running. Stopping it creates a capacity ledger entry in the production order.

   • Register Output: a resource task with assignment type Run Time is running (not available for Setup Time) and output can be registered. When no output is registered, the task is assumed to be paused. A time sheet line is created for the duration from start to stop. To register output, start and stop the task again.

   • For Register Output, complete the following fields:

     • Remaining Quantity: not editable (quantity as per the current operation).

     • Output Quantity: enter the quantity completed.

     • Scrap Quantity: enter Anywhere Mobility Solutions scrap quantity.

     • Scrap Code: select the relevant scrap code if there is a scrap quantity.

     • Finished: select when the operation is finished.

7. Click the quantity in Nr. of Stopped Entries and note the Time Input Line window showing the completed entry. Complete the time input line with production order details in this window.

Steps - Global stop of resource tasks

When started resource tasks are regularly left running at the end of the day, use a batch report to stop all running tasks at a specified time:

1. In Resource Task Setup, set a Global Stop Time for Tasks.

2. From the Resource Management role center > Resource Tasks, select the Global Stop Tasks report.

3. Optionally filter the report on resource or task number.

   Note

   • You can also schedule this report through the Project Queue (IEMRM Global Stop TIL: Tasks).

   • Special tasks (such as cleaning or service work) can be marked as Exempt from Global Stop.