WindoorERP Documentation 19.0

Measure standard vs actual labour hours, machine downtime, and operator efficiency

1 min read Updated 2026-08-28 WindoorERP 19.0

What this does

Compares planned standard fabrication routing times against logged actual operator hours, highlighting labor variances and station bottlenecks.

Before you start

  • Labour logs recorded across operations.

Steps

Labour efficiency report graph comparing standard estimated hours against actual floor time

Labour reporting pivot table analyzing labor variance across work centers and technicians

Detailed labour hours audit list view

Important

Consistent positive labor variances on corner crimping indicate skilled assembly efficiency, whereas negative variances on glazing indicate sealant handling delays.

  1. 01
    Navigate to Production › Reporting › Labour.
  2. 02
    Review the graphical comparison of planned versus actual duration across work centers.
  3. 03
    Switch to the Pivot view to calculate labor variance percentages by technician and product line.
  4. 04
    Investigate operations with > 20% negative labor variances to recalibrate BOM routing standards or re-train staff.

Common mistakes

  • Blaming operators for labor variances caused by blunt saw blades or malfunctioning CNC air clamps.
  • Ignoring setup time spikes during frequent profile color changeovers.

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