Activity Templates

An activity is a representation of something that someone needs to do at the right moment in the right place. It is represented as a digital form, but its content can be used as an instruction. Think digital and dynamic SOP.

In order to represent the workflow of activities required to run a factory, we represent each step as an "activity templates." These templates provide a standardised set of instructions that can be used as a starting point for creating new activities. They define what makes up the "what" of the activity (i.e., what needs to be done), the "when" of the activity (i.e., when it needs to be done, at the start of the order, after a step is completed or once we receive an event from a machine), and the "where" of the activity (i.e., what context is this activity relevant, maybe only for this type of equipment, or if the product being made has this characteristic).

By using activity templates, users can ensure that activities are consistently structured and executed, regardless of who is responsible for carrying them out. This can help to improve efficiency and reduce errors, while also making it easier to track the progress of each task and ensure that everything is completed on time.