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Shift Logs

Record the day's activities in your shift log with a rich text editor and easily create link to runs, procedures, issues, and other Epsilon3 entities

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Introduction to Shift Logs

The Shift Log feature is a powerful and essential tool that is widely used to document and track various activities, tasks, and notes that occur during a work shift.

This feature allows users to easily reference items, parts, procedures, and work orders directly within the log, which significantly enhances the ability to manage and review shift activities effectively. By utilizing this feature, teams can ensure that all relevant information is captured and accessible, leading to better decision-making and operational efficiency.

Why Use Shift Logs?

Shift Logs are absolutely essential for maintaining a clear and comprehensive record of what occurs during each individual shift. They play a crucial role in tracking progress, identifying potential issues, and ensuring smooth and effective handovers between shifts.

By consistently using Shift Logs, teams can significantly improve communication and overall efficiency, which ultimately contributes to a more productive work environment. Furthermore, having a detailed log can help in training new employees and in conducting performance reviews.

Access the Shift Log

To begin using the Shift Log feature, navigate to the Shift Log section in your Epsilon3 application interface.

This is the designated area where you can view, manage, and organize all shift logs that have been created. It serves as a central hub for all shift-related documentation.

Create a New Shift Log

To initiate a new log entry for the current shift, simply click on the "Create Shift Log" button. This action will allow you to start documenting the activities and tasks that take place during the shift, ensuring that all relevant information is captured from the very beginning.

To enhance the clarity and organization of your log entries, utilize the rich text editor available within the Shift Log feature. This tool allows you to format your entries effectively, enabling you to add headings, lists, and other formatting options that make the log easy to read and understand. A well-structured log can greatly improve communication among team members.

The Shift Log autosaves as you are typing so there is no worry about losing work!

Text Size

Use the drop down to select from Normal, Heading 1, Heading 2, and Heading 3 to vary text sizes and appearance.

Further Customize Text

Utilize Bold, Italic, strikethrough, and code blocks in addition to bulleted or numbered list to help structure and organize the ShiftLog for easy readability.

Create Hyperlinks using the Link button

Add hyperlinks to text without needing to use markdown syntax.

Insert References

To ensure that your log entries are comprehensive, use the exclamation point feature to bring up a list of Inventory Items, Parts, Procedures, Runs, and Work Orders that can be referenced directly in your log. This functionality allows for quick access to important information, making it easier to document relevant details accurately.

Start typing to filter the list down and easily find the item you want to reference.

View and Search Shift Logs

View shift logs across the team with robust searching and filtering.

Filter by Date Range and Users, and/or search for key words.

Make edits or changes to your shift log using the pencil icon.

All users, including Admins, are only able to make changes to their own logs.

Coming soon!

  • @Mentions with notifications

  • Personalized activity suggestions

  • Tasks

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