How does the change over process work?
If an order is active and you need to switch products, you need to create a new order for the new product. The system will automatically close the previous live order. You can reuse the same order name. This lets you track machine performance for each product change while keeping the full run under one order.
1. Decide where to record the changeover
Choose one of:
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- End of the previous order (recommended)
- Start of the new order
- Split across both orders
If unsure, ask your manager/supervisor. We recommend recording it at the end of the previous order.
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2. Check what downtime automation logged.
At the end of an order and/or the start of a new one, automation will raise a downtime—typically Machine not running or a specific Changeover code.
3. Reassign if needed.
If the downtime shows as Machine not running, reassign it to the Changeover code.
If automation already logged “Changeover,” you can skip this step.
4. Create the new order.
Add the new order either right after closing the previous one or just before starting production off the next product—follow your site’s policy.
5. If splitting across both orders (optional).
Divide the changeover time as agreed and reassign each portion to the intended order.
6. Verify and note.
Confirm that the downtime appears under the correct order(s) and that metrics look right. Add a brief comment if needed (e.g., reason for split).