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# Shifts Templates

A production shift refers to a scheduled period of time during which a manufacturing or production facility operates.

A typical production shift may last between six to twelve hours, and during this time, workers are responsible for running the machines, handling materials, monitoring production processes, and ensuring that the output meets quality and safety standards.

Production shifts are often structured around specific products, processes, or customer demand, and are typically organised around a fixed schedule that covers a 24-hour period, with multiple shifts covering different times of day.

## Related Guides

<table data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th></th><th></th><th data-hidden data-card-target data-type="content-ref"></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Creating a Shift Template</strong></td><td>Step-by-step guide on how to configure shift templates, intervals, and calendars.</td><td><a href="/pages/PH5bBmMpZKi6NBQOvnlT">/pages/PH5bBmMpZKi6NBQOvnlT</a></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Manually Manage Shifts</strong></td><td>How to start, stop, or adjust shifts manually on the fly.</td><td><a href="/pages/eTFEkWI1zIXeGlx7Ikyq">/pages/eTFEkWI1zIXeGlx7Ikyq</a></td></tr></tbody></table>