Follow the pieces
Record when each item starts and finishes a step, see elapsed time, and keep its history connected to the job and drawing.
MANUFACTURING & FABRICATION
Connect the job.
Know what each piece needs next.
Track each item through its fabrication steps, with start times, finish times, and elapsed duration. Keep customer requirements, materials, and drawings connected to the work. See what is running, what has finished, and what comes next.
FROM PRODUCT DETAILS TO FINISHED WORK
Give the job a shared source of context.
Connect the information that product teams, fabricators, quality reviewers, and customer-facing teams need to understand the same job.
Understand the materials
Review the stock and specification context behind the work, including material dimensions and relevant remnants.
See the next dependency
Bring planned work and review requirements into the conversation before confirming a handoff.
EXPLORE A NATURAL-STONE JOB
Three pieces. One connected job.
Follow Saw, CNC, Polish, QC, Load, and Install for each item. Try Start and Finish, inspect its timing history, and switch items to compare progress. Return to the job for materials and planned work.
Return section
FAB-312 · JOB-310 · Fabricated itemFollow each step on FAB-312.
Start a step when work begins. Finish it to save its end time and duration.
- Saw
- CNC
- Polish
- 4QC
- 5Load
- 6Install
CURRENT ITEM STATUSWaiting · Next: QCTOTAL RECORDED STEP TIME1h 55m 0s
Sample clock · Eastern
- 1
Saw
Finished- Started
- Finished
- Duration
- 20m 0s
Done - 2
CNC
Finished- Started
- Finished
- Duration
- 45m 0s
Done - 3
Polish
Finished- Started
- Finished
- Duration
- 50m 0s
Done - 4
QC
Ready to start- Started
- Not started
- Finished
- —
- Duration
- —
- 5
Load
Waiting for previous step- Started
- Not started
- Finished
- —
- Duration
- —
- 6
Install
Waiting for previous step- Started
- Not started
- Finished
- —
- Duration
- —
Elapsed time includes time between Start and Finish, including any idle time. All times use the sample clock in Eastern time.
Try starting the next step, advance the sample clock, then finish it. Each item keeps its own history.
Review the item’s recorded progress.
Waiting · Next: QC
3 of 6 steps have a finish timestamp. QC has not started.
Step completion and acceptance are separate
A Finish action records timing and progress. Keep the applicable inspection evidence, job release, and customer acceptance in their own review workflow.
Which step is FAB-312 on, and what needs attention next?
LINQ Assist
FAB-312 · Return section is at Inspection bay, with a recorded stage of quality review. Edge-profile check outstanding. Start QC when the responsible team is ready. The job remains in progress; a finished step does not release the complete job.
- Use the right drawing
The 1200 × 650 × 20 mm piece references drawing revision 03 and source slab SLB-482.
- Check the recorded evidence
Saw: Finished · CNC: Finished · Polish: Finished · QC: Not started · Load: Not started · Install: Not started. Recorded location and stage reflect this sample record, rather than a live machine signal.
- Keep the job dependencies visible
2 pieces have not finished QC. The installation window is requested for 5 Nov but remains unconfirmed.
- Follow the item’s step history
3 of 6 steps finished. Waiting · Next: QC. Started and finished timestamps are recorded per item; elapsed time is time between those timestamps.
JOB-310 · Fabrication job
ILLUSTRATIVE SOURCE DETAILS
- Customer
- Harbor Studio
- Owner
- Alex Morgan
- Revision
- 03
- Job status
- In progress
- QC steps finished
- 1 / 3 pieces
- Installation window
- 5 Nov 2026 · Requested, not confirmed
FAB-312 · Step timing
ILLUSTRATIVE SOURCE DETAILS
- Saw
- Start: 2 Nov 2026, 07:45:00 · Finish: 2 Nov 2026, 08:05:00 · Duration: 20m 0s
- CNC
- Start: 2 Nov 2026, 08:15:00 · Finish: 2 Nov 2026, 09:00:00 · Duration: 45m 0s
- Polish
- Start: 2 Nov 2026, 09:10:00 · Finish: 2 Nov 2026, 10:00:00 · Duration: 50m 0s
- QC
- Start: — · Finish: — · Duration: —
- Load
- Start: — · Finish: — · Duration: —
- Install
- Start: — · Finish: — · Duration: —
FAB-312 · Return section
ILLUSTRATIVE SOURCE DETAILS
- Dimensions
- 1200 × 650 × 20 mm
- Location
- Inspection bay
- Stage
- Quality review
- Owner
- Alex Morgan
- Evidence
- Saw: Finished · CNC: Finished · Polish: Finished · QC: Not started · Load: Not started · Install: Not started
SLB-482 · Material and drawing context
ILLUSTRATIVE SOURCE DETAILS
- Material
- Light-grey granite · 20 mm
- Slab dimensions
- 3200 × 1800 mm
- Drawing
- Reception counter · Revision 03
- Schedule basis
- Planned dates · No automatic rescheduling
KEEP THE DETAILS USEFUL BEYOND ONE TEAM
From a shop-floor question to a reviewable answer.
Configure the records, fields, and relationships around your manufacturing or fabrication process.
Find the relevant record
Search by job, piece, customer, or configured details so teams can locate the information behind a status question.
Keep evidence close
Link drawings, procedures, production notes, and quality documents to the records they describe.
Prepare the handoff
Review outstanding work and supporting evidence with the responsible people before marking the next milestone complete.
CONNECTED TO THE PRODUCT FOUNDATION
Keep requirements
with the work they guide.
Specifications and BOMs describe the product and materials. Work Instructions explain the procedure. Quality records capture findings and follow-up. Connect that context to the job so a progress update can lead to the right next review.
A LITTLE MORE CONTEXT
Questions,
connected.
Is this only for natural-stone fabrication?
The example uses a stone counter to make individual pieces, material dimensions, and handoffs concrete. Review your own products, components, materials, and fabrication process during the demo to define the appropriate configuration.
How does this differ from the Manufacturing industry page?
The industry page introduces relevant product-information use cases. This feature page explores how a job can connect fabricated pieces, materials, planned work, and supporting evidence.
Can we track slabs, remnants, and other stock?
Bring the material records, units, dimensions, locations, and allocation rules your team uses. We will review the required inventory configuration and any system connections. The website example shows separate slab and remnant records without moving or reserving stock.
Does the example optimize a cutting layout or control machines?
No. The outline illustrates the selected piece. The area calculation uses rectangular dimensions only. Cutting optimization, machine connections, live signals, and production-system integrations require separate scope confirmation.
Can we record start times, finish times, and duration for each item?
Yes. Each item can carry its configured step sequence, with a separate start time, finish time, and elapsed duration for every step. The example uses Saw, CNC, Polish, QC, Load, and Install. Elapsed time measures the interval between recorded timestamps, including any idle time.
How do schedules and readiness relate?
Planned dates help teams coordinate upcoming work. Recorded progress and required evidence help determine readiness. A planned date alone does not confirm completion, quality acceptance, or installation release.
What should we bring to a demo?
Bring one representative job, its piece or component list, drawings, material records, schedule, and the checks needed before each handoff. We will work through the relationships and implementation scope with you.
MAKE THE NEXT HANDOFF SPECIFIC
Bring a job.
Explore what connects it.
Review your pieces, material requirements, drawings, and next review steps in a Greenlinq demo.
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