A proposed dashboard for job queues
A concept for seeing who owns a job and where it is waiting. The interactive example uses fictional jobs and has not been deployed at work.
Not implemented in workplace operations
Concept development; portfolio demonstration
A proposed direction for a discovery or pilot engagement, not a delivered operational system.
01 / The idea
What the dashboard could show
I want to make it easier to see who owns a job, how long it has been waiting, and what is holding it up. The idea starts with Design and QC queues; artwork versions, rework and approvals could follow if the team needs them.
It has not been implemented. The demonstration below was made for this portfolio, using fictional jobs and example rules.
02 / Discovery first
Where the data would come from
The data source, who updates it, and the integration method still need to be confirmed. For a first version, I would start with one queue and agree with its users on what counts as overdue or stuck.
The departments and statuses in the demonstration are examples, not a map of a company’s actual production process.
03 / Possible first scope
A possible first pilot
A first pilot could display a queue and send notifications without changing the source records. Data access and the checks for a successful pilot would need to be agreed first.
Delivery readiness, billing readiness and deeper ERP/Esko integration are later possibilities. ERP write-back, stock/accounting transactions and machine-control automation are not delivered capabilities here.
04 / Status
Current status
This is a planned concept. The next step would be to discuss an actual queue, its data and the people who maintain it before deciding whether to build a pilot.
Interactive portfolio example
Explore the example queue.
This interface was built for this portfolio using fictional jobs. It is not a deployed workplace system, and none of the figures represent operational performance.
What needs attention?
DEMO-001Sample folding carton artworkDesign4 daysAwaiting revision
Example contextArtwork revision is outstanding.
Example next actionConfirm the revised version with the requester before the next handoff.
DEMO-002Sample label artworkQC1 dayReady for review
Example contextReady to enter the review queue.
Example next actionA reviewer checks the supplied artwork version.
DEMO-003Sample die-cut layoutProduction5 daysHandoff pending
Example contextThe next owner has not acknowledged the handoff.
Example next actionConfirm the receiving team and the expected next action.
DEMO-004Sample plate preparationDesign2 daysIn progress
Example contextWork is in progress within the illustrative aging threshold.
Example next actionUpdate status when the example design step is complete.
DEMO-005Sample revised artworkQC4 daysRework review
Example contextThe revised artwork needs another review.
Example next actionCheck the latest version against the recorded revision request.
DEMO-006Sample approved layoutProduction1 dayReady for handoff
Example contextThe example job is ready for the next team.
Example next actionRecord the receiving owner before moving the job forward.
Showing 6 of 6 illustrative jobs
Illustrative rule: jobs older than 3 days are flagged for attention. Expand a row to see example context and a next action. This threshold is not a validated manufacturing requirement.