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Introduction to Azumuta
Welcome to Azumuta! We are pleased to welcome you as a user on our platform. This manual is designed to guide you step-by-step through Azumuta and teach you
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Navigating the Homepage (Admin View/Azumuta on Web)
Welcome to your Azumuta homepage. This is the homepage that you will see whenever you're logged in to your Azumuta user account as an admin. Your homepage
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Navigating the Sidebar (Admin View/Azumuta on Web)
Previously, we've covered the homepage in detail. Now, we will delve deeper into the sidebar, and what it contains.
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The Navigation Breadcrumb
A navigation breadcrumb is a functionality on Azumuta that shows the path an admin or an operator is currently taking in order to reach a destination. This
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The Search Bar
Using the search bar is the quickest way to locate anything in Azumuta, whether it's work instructions, images, articles, or other items. Here's how to use it:
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How to Edit Your Azumuta Profile
On this page, we'll show you how to edit your Azumuta profile.
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Glossary
Please use the table of contents on the right side of your screen to see the list of keywords that are included in this glossary. Once you've found the
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What Is a Work Instruction?
Just as the name suggests, a work instruction is a platform that is used by an admin to give instructions to an operator for executing a certain task on the
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What Is a Freely Consultable Work Instruction?
Azumuta’s Freely Consultable Work Instructions module is a comprehensive digital solution designed to optimize the creation, management, and sharing of
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How to Create a Work Instruction
Creating work instructions in Azumuta is an easy and straightforward process! Here’s how:
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How to Add an Instruction Block to a Work Instruction
An instruction block is a group of instruction steps that are related to a production phase. This makes organizing a work instruction a much more manageable
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How to Add an Instruction Step to a Work Instruction
There are two ways of adding an instruction step to a work instruction: manually and using Multi-Line Import. Here’s how to do it:
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How to Edit an Instruction Block
In this webpage, we will show the editing possibilities that you can do to an instruction block.
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How to Edit an Instruction Step
In Azumuta, each instruction step must have a description. An instruction step's description generally contains a written command that an operator must follow
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How to Edit or Delete a Work Instruction or a Folder
Editing your work instructions in Azumuta is remarkably easy, thanks to our intuitive interface! Here are the basics that you should know:
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How to Preview a Work Instruction
Are you curious about how a work instruction will look on an operator's screen? Well, you can use our preview feature to find out!
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How to Improve a Work Instruction With Azumuta Intelligence
You can use Azumuta Intelligence (our built-in AI) to improve a work instruction. Most commonly used improvements include:
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Navigating Through the Work Instruction Step Editor
https://youtu.be/AyyWltbfzus
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General
The General Tab is where you input all relevant text-based information for each instruction step.
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How to Add a Visual Page to a Work Instruction Step
Besides visual elements, you can also add visual pages to a work instruction step.
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How to Add an Image to a Work Instruction
Within Azumuta you can add (multiple) images to a specific work instruction. Adding images can be done in different ways:
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How Does the Image Library Work?
All images that have been taken using Azumuta (e.g., taken by an operator on the shop floor using their tablet) or manually uploaded to Azumuta are stored in
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Visuals in a Work Instruction
You can add various visual elements to enhance the intuitiveness of your work instructions:
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Parts
You can increase the precision of your work instructions by explicitly stating which parts your operators should use when assembling a product.
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Equipments & Symbols
Promote conformity on your shop floor by informing operators of the necessary equipment that they must use when performing a certain task. Moreover, add
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Videos
In Azumuta, you can equip an instruction step with videos. Adding videos to an instruction step helps your operators by visually showing them exactly what
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3D Files
A 3D file is the digital rendering of a real-life object in Azumuta. A 3D file can consist of one or multiple meshes.
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Link to Another Work Instruction or Instruction Step
In Azumuta, you can link an instruction step to another work instruction or to another instruction step. With this feature, an operator can access another
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SharePoint PDF
Microsoft SharePoint is a widely used collaboration platform that enables organizations to manage and share documents. It allows your team members to upload,
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Time Study
You can enter the recommended duration for an operator to complete an instruction step under the "Time Study" functionality. This functionality allows you to
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What Is a Product Check?
A product check is a control question that is placed by an admin to a work instruction step. In turn, the operator that implements that work instruction step
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Adding a Product Check to a Work Instruction
A Check can be added to a work instruction. These checks will be shown to the operator when going through the work instruction. Subsequently, the operator can
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Basic Product Checks
Within Azumuta it is possible to add different kinds of product checks to a work instruction. Below, you'll find an overview of the basic product checks that
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Advanced Product Checks
Besides the previously mentioned basic product checks, there are also advanced product checks :
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Mandatory Product Checks and Fast Forward Mode
It is possible in Azumuta to make certain checks compulsory while going through a work instruction. This can be useful to ensure:
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Double-Checks for an Instruction Step
As the name suggests, a double-check is an Azumuta feature that allows you to verify the answer to a product check within an instruction step. After a product
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Rules: Basic
The rules engine in Azumuta was designed to ensure that what the operator sees on the screen is as specific as possible. For example, it can be ensured that
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Rules: Advanced
To set up more advanced rules to fit your needs, please contact our support team at support@azumuta.com
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Peripherals
It is possible to integrate Azumuta with various hardware devices (peripherals), which can be controlled automatically and/or transmit data to Azumuta. Check
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What Is a Variant?
A variant is a variation of a product based on their specifications. For example, several washing machines might have an identical build, but they have
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How to Add a Variant and Use It in a Work Instruction
https://youtu.be/QZ9qVmzbwZw
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How to Edit a Variant
https://youtu.be/5dpVyBKrB_A
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How to Create an Official Version of a Work Instruction
An official version of a work instruction is a draft instruction that has been approved - either through single-person approval or multi-person approval.
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Single Person Approval
Creating an official version of a work instruction by single person approval can be done in the following way:
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Multi Person Approval: Creating an Approval Board and an Approval Flow
In the case of a multi-person approval, an approval flow must be selected. This approval flow will ensure that a request for approval reaches the required
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The Approval Board Layout
You can adjust an approval board’s layout to suit your preferences. Here are the possible adjustment possibilities:
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Multi Person Approval: How to Edit or Delete an Approval Board
Previously, we’ve elaborated on how to create an approval board. Now, we will explain how to edit or delete it.
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Multi Person Approval: How to Edit or Delete an Approval Flow
Previously, we’ve elaborated on how to create an approval flow. Now, we will explain how to edit it or delete it.
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How to Enable Multi-Person Approval
By default, the single person approval is applied to every work instruction. To activate the multi-person approval, you must first configure it. The
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How to Submit, Accept, and Decline an Approval Request
https://youtu.be/LeRlx4A_rso
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Triggers for Approval Boards and Approval Requests
A trigger is a tool that is used to automate a certain process based on an event that takes place within an Azumuta workspace. With triggers, you can automate
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Revision History
In Azumuta, a work instruction can be changed quickly and easily. When changes are made to a work Instruction, the current version of the work Instruction is
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How to Add an Attachment to a Work Instruction
https://youtu.be/8CSO-kVtL2Q
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How to Print a Work Instruction or Save It as a PDF File
Here's how to print a work instruction or save it as a PDF file:
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How to Print an Instruction Step or Save It as a PDF File
Here's how to print an instruction step or save it as a PDF file:
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Sharing a Work Instruction/Folder/Article Category/Article (Public Sharing & Private Sharing)
In Azumuta, you can share various items, including work instructions, folders, article categories, and articles. You can share them privately or publicly. On
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Creating a Work Instruction via the Azumuta App
In the previous guide webpages, we've explained everything from the admin's perspective. However, on this page, we will cover Azumuta work instructions from
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Editing a Work Instruction via the Azumuta App
Operators can also create and edit work instructions from their devices. However, their editing abilities are very limited. Here's what operators can do:
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Viewing a Work Instruction as an Operator
https://youtu.be/fJHyjecbPN0
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Work Instructions Layout from the Operator’s Perspective
In this section, we will explain how the work instruction is shown to the operator. We'll start with the basics, and we'll continue with more advanced layouts.
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How to Open an Attachment on the App
Previously, we've explained how an admin can manually add an attachment to a product order (that was made based on an article or an article category) and to a
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What Is Exporting and Importing a Work Instruction?
"Exporting" a work instruction means downloading a work instruction from your Azumuta workspace to your device. Afterward, this exported work instruction can
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How to Export and Import a Work Instruction
https://youtu.be/h9UjATICE48
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Converting a Microsoft Office Document into an Azumuta Work Instruction
What if you have a work instruction in the form of a *Microsoft Office document, and you would like to use it on Azumuta as well? Then, you can import it to
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Converting a Video or an Audio File Into an Azumuta Work Instruction
What if you have an instruction video or audio file, and you want to convert it into the format of an Azumuta work instruction?
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What Is the Quality Management Module?
Azumuta's Quality Management module is your main companion in overseeing all aspects of production in your plant.
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How to Create a Work Instruction on the Quality Management Module
Creating a work instruction on the Quality Management module follows mostly the same procedures as creating work instructions on other modules. Here are the
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How to Populate a Work Instruction on the Quality Management Module
Populating a work instruction under the Quality Management module works the same way as in any other module.
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How to Edit a Work Instruction on the Quality Management Module
Editing a work instruction in the Quality Management module follows the same path as in any other module.
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Recordings in the Quality Management Module
Azumuta has an exceptional feature: Recordings. A recording is an organized repository of data related to a product order that has been executed (be it
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What Is an Article Category? What Is an Article? And What’s the Difference?
In Azumuta, an article category is a platform to organize work instructions under the Quality Management module. An article category is equivalent to a folder
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How to Create and Edit an Article Category (via Azumuta on Web)
https://youtu.be/nkEP1Ep2DDc
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How to Create and Edit an Article Category (via the App)
Besides creating and editing an article category via Azumuta on Web, you can also do it via the app. However, you editing options are very limited compared to
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How to Create and Edit an Article
https://youtu.be/NMZBGwTP-Pw
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How to Share an Article or An Article Category Publicly
You can publicly share a link to a specific article or article category. Thus, people without an Azumuta user account can also view your articles and article
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What Is a Product Order?
In Azumuta, a product order is a feature to initiate, execute, and monitor the production process of a specific product. This feature is extremely useful for
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What Are the Available Methods on Creating a Product Order?
In Azumuta, it is possible to create a product order based on one of the three methods:
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How To Create a Product Order Manually
There are 3 possible ways to create a product order manually:
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How to Create a Product Order Automatically Based on ERP Configuration
You can also have an automated product order creation that is triggered by your ERP system. This is by far the fastest and most convenient way of creating a
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How to Create a Batch Order
A batch order is a product order that groups multiple product orders based on their configuration similarity. So you can use a batch order to create multiple
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How to View Created Product Orders
After a product order has been created via an article it is possible to view this product order with corresponding work instructions. Viewing a created
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How to Activate a Product Order
After you've created a product order, don't forget to activate it. Otherwise, the product order won't be visible on the operator's screen. Here's how to
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How to See Product Orders from the App
In Azumuta, a product order is generally executed via the app from an operator's device. Here's how an operator can see the product orders that exist in their
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How to Execute a Product Order
In Azumuta, a product order is generally executed via the app from an operator's device. Here's how to do it:
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How to Edit a Product Order (Basic)
In this guide webpage, we will explain the basics of editing a product order.
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How to Edit a Product Order (Advanced)
After the basic product order edits, we will continue to the more advanced types of product order editing. There are three advanced product order editing
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Filtering, Sorting, and Searching for Product Orders and Batch Orders
To help you select your desired product order/batch order, you can either use one of our filter, sorting, or search tools. Here's an overview of them (you can
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Product Order Linking
Often, a final product consists of several assembly parts/sub-assemblies. It is therefore useful that you can trace which sub-assemblies are incorporated
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What Is a Parameter?
A parameter is a set of values that belong to a certain article or product order. It can be defined as the directly measurable properties of a product
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How to Link Parameters to an Article
As has been stated in the previous guides, parameter(s) can be added to an article. Therefore, all product orders made based on that article will carry the
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How to Create a Product Order Based on an Article That Has Pre-Configured Parameters
After linking parameters to an article, you can manually create a product order based on an article. That way, the parameters and variants linked to that
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How to Link Parameters to a Manually Created Product Order Based on Article Category
Besides creating a product order based on an article, you can also create a product order based on an article category. However, under this method, you'll
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How to Link Parameters to a Product Order Automatically Created In Azumuta Based on ERP Configuration
As mentioned before, one of the ways to create a product order is by automatically importing it from your ERP system. To install this time-saving feature,
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How to Check Which Parameters Are Linked to a Product Order?
Here's how to see which parameters are linked to a product order:
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How to Use Parameters on an Image in a Work Instruction
To increase the precision of your work instructions, you can also directly write an article’s parameter formula to an image in a work instruction. That way,
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How to Use Parameters in a Work Instruction Step
On the previous guide webpage, we've discussed how you can add a parameter formula to an image in an instruction step. On this guide webpage, we will cover
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How to Use a Parameter in a Product Check
You can also use a parameter in a product check. In general, there are 3 things that you can do with a parameter on a product check:
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Performing Calculations With Parameters
In Azumuta, you can perform mathematical calculations with parameter values. Parameter values are not just static data points —they can also be used in
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How to Download the Microsoft Excel Report of a Specific Product Order or Multiple Product Orders
Besides the work instruction report and the docx report of a product order, you can also access its Microsoft Excel report. Additionally, you can also access
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How To Monitor The Status Of A Product Order
In Azumuta it is possible to follow the status of a product order in real time. A product order can have the following statuses:
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How to View the Work Instruction Report for a Product Order in Azumuta
In Azumuta, you can see the report of each work instruction that has been completed or is partially completed by your operators. This report summarizes
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Triggers for Product Orders and Article Categories
As an admin, wouldn't it be great if you’re automatically notified whenever an operator finishes a product order? Or that an audit will be automatically
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Introduction to Docx Reporting for Product Orders
A docx report is a user-made Word document (.docx) where specific information regarding product orders, tickets, and audits can be extracted from Azumuta.
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How to Add a Docx Report to an Article Category
Here's how you can link a docx report to an article category:
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How to Download a Docx Report from a Product Order
Once you've linked a docx report to an article category, you can download that docx report from all product orders that were made based on that article
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How to Update a Docx Report on an Article Category
Have you uploaded a docx report to Azumuta in the past, but you like to update it now?
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How to Edit or Delete a Docx Report on an Article Category
Here's how you can rename or delete a docx report that has been uploaded:
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Basic Tags on a Docx Report
A tag is a text-based command that will automatically transform into a specified product order data on a docx report. You can input the desired tags when
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Answer Tags (Basic)
An answer tag is a tag that is specifically used in a work instruction step that includes a product check. With an answer tag, an admin can easily see all of
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Answer Tags (Advanced)
Besides using standard answer tags, you can also use Universally Unique IDentifiers (UUIDs) on a docx report. Using a UUID allows you to input data from any
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Variant Tags
A variant tag is a text-based command used to display a variant that is linked to a product order in a docx report. In this case, a variant must be first
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Displaying Images on a Docx Report
You can display multiple images on a docx report. Here are the tag formulas:
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Ticket Tag
When a ticket is submitted, it becomes visible on its improvement board. Besides that, it’s also possible to display this ticket in a docx report by using a
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Parameter Tags
A parameter tag is a text-based command used to display a parameter that is linked to a product order in a docx report.
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Conditional Parameter Tags
A docx report is linked to an article category. An article category can contain multiple articles - which have their own unique set of parameters. How do you
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Recap Tags
A recap tag is a text-based command used to recap key information about work instructions within a product order. The following information can be sourced
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What is Andon in Azumuta?
In manufacturing, Andon is known as an audio-visual alert system that signals problems or irregularities on the production line. It allows workers to stop the
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Getting Started With Andon
Before using Andon in Azumuta, you will first need to set it up in your workspace.
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Creating the Ideal Andon System Structure
Before starting andon in your Azumuta workspace, we recommend that you first create the structure for it. Here, will show you how an ideal andon system
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Creating an Andon Board
In this guide webpage, we will show you how to create an andon board.
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Creating an Andon Flow
After you've created an andon board, an andon flow (with the same name as the andon board) will be automatically created as well. Nonetheless, you can rename
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Activating an Andon on a Device
The final phase in setting up andon in your workspace is to activate it on a device. Here's how to do it:
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How to Use an Andon System
In the previous guides, we've shown you how to set up an Andon system in your workspace. Now, we will show you how to use it
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Displaying Andon on a Dashboard
Another advantage of using andon in Azumuta is that you can have a helicopter view of your plant's production status. By using our dashboards functionality,
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Editing or Deleting an Andon Board
Previously, we’ve elaborated on how to create an andon board. Now, we will explain how to edit or delete it.
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Editing or Deleting an Andon Flow
Previously, we’ve elaborated on how to create an andon flow. Now, we will explain how to edit it or delete it.
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What Is the Audits & Digital Checklists Module?
Azumuta's Audits & Digital Checklist module is designed to streamline any audit within manufacturing environments. This module allows you to digitize and
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How to Create an Audit
In Azumuta, an audit is a work instruction that was made under the Audits & Digital Checklists module.
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How to Populate an Audit
Populating an audit works the same way as populating any other work instruction.
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How to Edit an Audit
Editing an audit follows the same path as editing any other work instruction.
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Recordings in the Audits & Digital Checklists Module
Azumuta has an exceptional feature: Recordings. A recording is an organized repository of data related to an audit event that has been executed (be it
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Introduction to the Planning Tool for Audits
The planning tool is a feature in Azumuta that displays past, current, and future events in a visual manner. Moreover, admins can also manage these events
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Planning Tabs for Audits
The planning tab is the main interface of the Planning Tool. It shows you the timeline of all audits that have been placed on that tab. Moreover, it also
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The Planning Tab’s Sidebar Settings (for Audits)
The sidebar settings are one of the main tools for configuring a planning tab. In this webpage, we will explain how to access and use them.
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Events in a Planning Tab (for Audits)
An event is an occurrence that has happened/will happen in a planning tab. Each dot on the screenshot above represents an event.
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How to Adjust the Time Zoom and Navigate to a Specific Date in the Planning Calendar (for Audits)
You can choose the displayed time zoom on a planning tab by doing the following:
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How to Plan an Audit via the Planning Calendar
One of the ways of scheduling an audit is by using the Planning Tool. Here's how to do it:
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How to Plan an Audit Based on Automatic Triggers
It's possible to schedule an automatic ad hoc audit whenever a certain event occurs. Here's how to schedule it:
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How to Execute an Audit as an Operator
Here's how an operator can see the list of audits that have been assigned to them by an admin.
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How to Execute an Audit as an Admin
Audits are generally executed by operators. However, admins can also execute planned and ad-hoc audits if needed. This is how to do it:
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How to Edit and Delete a Scheduled Audit
You can still edit various aspects of an audit that has been scheduled beforehand. Here's what you can do:
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How to View and Download an Audit Report
There are 2 ways to view and download an audit report:
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Introduction to Docx Reporting for Audits
A docx report is a user-made Word document (docx) where specific information regarding product orders, tickets, and audits can be extracted from Azumuta.
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Tags to Use on a Docx Report (for Audits)
A tag is a text-based command that will automatically transform into a specified data related to a ticket on an audit event. You can input the desired tags
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How to Add a Docx Report to an Audit
Here’s how you can link a docx report to an audit:
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How to Download a Docx Report for an Audit Event
Once you’ve linked a docx report to an audit, you can download that docx report from all audit events that use that particular audit.
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How to Update a Docx Report on an Audit
Have you uploaded a docx report to Azumuta in the past, but you like to update it now?
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How to Edit or Delete a Docx Report (for Audits)
Here’s how you can rename or delete a docx report that has been uploaded:
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What Is the Skill Matrix & Trainings Module?
Azumuta's Skill Matrix & Trainings module is your go-to tool for all of your talent management needs. Use our skill-matrix feature to visually map your
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How to Create a Work Instruction on the Skill Matrix & Trainings Module
Creating a work instruction on the Skill Matrix & Trainings module follows mostly the same procedures as creating work instructions on other modules. Here
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How to Populate a Work Instruction on the Skill Matrix & Trainings Module
Populating a work instruction under the Skill Matrix & Trainings module works the same way as in any other module.
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How to Edit a Work Instruction on the Skill Matrix & Training Module
Editing a work instruction in the Skill Matrix & Training module follows the same path as in any other module.
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Recordings in the Skill Matrix & Trainings Module
Azumuta has an exceptional feature: Recordings. A recording is an organized repository of data related to a training event that has been executed (be it
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Skill Matrix: The Basics
A skill matrix is a visual tool used by organizations to map out the skills of their employees. It helps in identifying the current capabilities within a
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How to Input the Competency Level of an Employee
Here's how to assign the competency level to an employee using an Azumuta skill matrix:
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How to View an Employee’s Personal Profile Page
In Azumuta, every employee has their own personal profile page. This page contains various valuable information:
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Mandatory Training Indicator on a Work Instruction
Some work instructions can be quite complex - to the point where any operator assigned to execute these work instructions must follow a training program
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Introduction to the Planning Tool for Training Activities
The planning tool is a feature in Azumuta that displays past, current, and future events in a visual manner. Moreover, admins can also manage these events
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Planning Tabs for Training Activities
The planning tab is the main interface of the Planning Tool. It shows you the timeline of all training activities that have been placed on that tab. Moreover,
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The Planning Tab’s Sidebar Settings (for Training Activities)
The sidebar settings are one of the main tools to configure a planning tab. In this webpage, we will explain on how to access it and use it.
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Events in a Planning Tab (for Training Activities)
An event is an occurrence that has happened/will happen and is included in a planning tab. Each dot on the screenshot above represents an event. There are
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How to Adjust the Time Zoom and Navigate to a Specific Date in the Planning Calendar (for Training Activities)
You can choose the displayed time zoom on a planning tab by doing the following:
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How to Plan a Training as an Admin
As an admin, you can plan a training using the planning calendar. Here's how to use it:
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How to Plan a Training via the App as an Operator
https://youtu.be/BxZRnnnNQOs
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How to Execute a Planned Training
https://youtu.be/oEaO6nfAx5A
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How to Edit and Delete a Scheduled Training
You can still edit many elements of a training activity that has been scheduled using the training editor. Here's how to access it:
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How to View a Training Report
There are 2 ways to view a training report:
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What Is the Continuous Improvement Add-on?
The Continuous Improvement add-on is used for 2 main purposes: solving shop floor issues and approving work instructions. We will explore both functions
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What Is a Ticket and an Issue?
Within Azumuta, an operator can report an issue at any moment. Reporting an issue can be done easily and quickly by creating a ticket. With this ticket, an
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How to Create an Improvement Board and an Improvement Flow
https://youtu.be/RZVxxsv4R8s
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The Improvement Board Layout
You can adjust an improvement board's layout to suit your preferences.
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How to Edit or Delete an Improvement Board
Previously, we've elaborated on how to create an improvement board. Now, we will explain how to edit or delete it.
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How to Edit or Delete an Improvement Flow
Previously, we’ve elaborated on how to create an improvement flow. Now, we will explain how to edit it or delete it.
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How to Add a Checklist to a Ticket
In Azumuta, a checklist is a work instruction that will automatically pop-up on an operator's screen once they've submitted a ticket. If activated, then an
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How to Submit a Ticket as an Operator
When an operator sees any form of problem or irregularity on the shop floor, they can report it to their supervisor using a ticket. A ticket can include a
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How to See the List of Issues and Open an Issue in the App
In addition to submitting tickets, you can also view the list of active issues in your workspace. Here's how:
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How to Follow up on a Submitted Ticket
As an admin, it's your responsibility to follow up on issues (tickets that have been submitted by your operators). Here's what you can do:
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Introduction to Docx Reporting for Tickets
A docx report is a user-made Word document (docx) where specific information regarding product orders, tickets, and audits can be extracted from Azumuta.
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Tags to Use on a Docx Report (for Tickets)
A tag is a text-based command that will automatically transform into a specified data related to a ticket on a docx report. You can input the desired tags
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How to Add a Docx Report to an Improvement Flow
Adding a docx file to an improvement flow can be done in the following way:
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How to Download a Docx Report from a Ticket
Once you've added a docx report to an improvement flow, you can download an automatically filled docx report in each ticket that falls under that improvement
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How to Update a Docx Report (for Tickets)
Have you uploaded a docx report to Azumuta in the past, but you would like to update it now? Then you can either replace that docx report with a newer
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How to Rename or Delete a Docx Report (for Tickets)
https://youtu.be/y_mOgw7FyQg
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What Is a Widget and a Dashboard?
A widget is a tool to monitor all production activities that are taking place in your entire factory - all from the comfort of your desk.
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How to Add a Widget and a Dashboard
In the previous guide webpage, we've explained what are widgets and dashboards. In this webpage, we'll show you how you can add a widget and a dashboard to
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Amount of Issues per Status Over Time (Bar Chart)
This widget displays the number of issues in your workspace within a certain time period, classified based on the status of each issue - in the format of a
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Amount of Issues per Improvement Flow (Pie Chart)
This widget displays the number of issues in your workspace within a certain time period, classified based on their improvement flow - in the format of a pie
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Amount of Issues per Improvement Flow (Bar Chart)
This widget shows the number of issues on your workspace within a certain time period, classified based on their improvement flow - in the format of a bar
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Lost Hours Tracking Based on the Issue’s Improvement Flow (Pareto Chart)
This widget displays the amount of time spent by your operators for submitting tickets (including the time spent on filling their checklist) within a certain
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Lost Hours Tracking Based on Checklist Answer (Pareto Chart)
This widget displays the amount of time spent by your operators for submitting tickets (including the time spent on filling their checklist) within a certain
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Amount of Issue Checklists per Flow (Pareto Chart)
This widget shows the number of issues on your workspace within a certain time period, classified based on their checklist flow (an improvement flow with a
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Amount of Issue Checklists per Answer (Pareto Chart)
This widget displays the number of issues in your workspace within a certain time period, sorted based on their checklist answer – in the form of a Pareto
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Audit Report Widget
This widget displays the recording of multiple audits (that use the same audit work instruction) next to each other over time.
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Answers on Number Checks Over Time (Line Chart) – for Audits
This widget displays data captured from number-based checks (except torque checks) in audits over time - in the format of a line chart. For example, data
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Audit Scores per Zone (Bar Chart)
Whenever you perform an Audit with Azumuta, our platform always automatically calculates the score of that audit. The score is calculated based on the number
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Audit Scores Over Time per Zone (Line Chart)
Whenever you perform an Audit with Azumuta, our platform always automatically calculates the score of that audit. The score is calculated based on the number
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Audit Scores Over Time per Zone (Heatmap)
Whenever you perform an Audit with Azumuta, our platform always automatically calculates the score of that audit. The score is calculated based on the number
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Amount of Audits Over Time (Timeline)
This widget displays the number of audits that have taken place/are taking place within a given time period, classified based on their status - in the format
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Chosen Audit Answers
This widget shows the answers (and their frequency) to product checks on audits within a given time period - in the format of a bar chart.
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Amount of Finished Audits per User
This widget shows the number of audits that have been finished by each employee within a user group in a given time period - in the format of a bar chart.
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Product Order Report Widget
It can be helpful for supervisors to see the recording of work instructions across multiple product orders next to each other over time.
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Answers on Number Checks Over Time (Line Chart) for Product Orders
This widget displays data captured from number-based checks (except torque checks) in product orders over time - in the format of a line chart. For example,
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Product Order Status Widget
This widget will inform you of the number of product orders in each production status.
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The Amount of Product Orders per Status Table Widget (Grouped Based on Articles)
This widget shows you the status of existing product orders on your workspace, grouped based on their article.
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The Amount of Product Orders per Status Table Widget (Grouped Based on Batches)
This widget shows you the status of existing product orders on your workspace, grouped based on batch order number.
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Product Order Kanban Board Widget
This widget presents the status of your product orders in the form of a kanban board. This board visualization will help you get a grasp of all ongoing
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Control Chart
The Control Chart displays the answers to number-based checks (except torque checks) in work instructions that are linked to product orders - in the format of
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Control Board (Individual Zones)
This widget displays the progress of the execution of product orders within selected zones and the completion rate of a work instruction from each selected
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Control Board (Grouped Zones)
This widget displays the progress of the execution of product orders within selected zones and each zone's on-time performance - relative to the time study of
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Notes Widget
This widget is used to create notes and display them within your Azumuta workspace. Additionally, you can also share these notes with other users by using the
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Adjusting a Widget’s Timespan
In most Azumuta widgets, you have the option to filter data based on a specific timespan. This ensures that the widget displays only the data from within the
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Editing a Widget
You can adjust how a widget appears on your screen by editing it. Here's how to edit a widget:
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How to Configure a Dashboard
Here's how you can open the dashboard editor:
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How to Login to Azumuta on Web as an Admin
In another guide webpage, we've covered the differences between Azumuta on Web and the Azumuta App. In this guide webpage, we will show you how to login to
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How to Login to the Azumuta App
In one of the guides, we’ve covered the differences between Azumuta on Web and the Azumuta App. In this guide, we will show you how to login to the App.
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How to Login to the Azumuta App With an Identifier
Another possible method to log in to an Azumuta workspace is by using an identifier. An identifier is a personal code that is commonly used to authenticate an
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How to Login to the Browser Version of the App
Besides using the Azumuta app itself, you can also access the app from your browser. There are various use cases on why an Azumuta user (be it an admin or an
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How to Login to the Browser Version of the Azumuta App Using an Identifier
Another possible method to log in to an Azumuta workspace is by using an identifier. An identifier is a personal code that is commonly used to authenticate an
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How to Reset Your Password
Forgot the email to your Azumuta user account? No worries! You can always reset your password. Here's how to do it:
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Introduction to the Azumuta App
So far, we've mostly only introduced you to Azumuta's web interface (also referred to as the "admin view"). However, we also have a dedicated interface for
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How to Install the Azumuta App
When you open the Azumuta app for the first time, you will see this screen:
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The Azumuta App Homepage
At Azumuta, we designed the app to be as sleek as possible - to ensure that operators can navigate through it swiftly. This design is perfectly reflected on
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How to Pin a Module/Folder/Article Category/Zone to the Homepage and the Sidebar on the App
Do you/your operators need to access a certain module/folder/article category/zone very often? Then, it's a good idea to pin it to the homepage and the
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Translating a Work Instruction as an Operator
Thanks to Azumuta Intelligence (our built-in AI), you can view a work instruction in 42 different languages. Here's how you (as an operator) can translate a
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Using the Sidebar on the App
Navigating the Azumuta app is an easy and intuitive process. Here's how you can effortlessly access an item, such as a work instruction, within the app:
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How to Switch Between Different User Accounts on the App
You only have a handful of devices on the shop floor, but you have so many operators that need to use them? No problem! You can include numerous operators
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How to Sign Out from the App
Here's how to sign out from your user account on the app:
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How to See the List of Variants on Your Workspace
A variant is a variation of a product based on their specifications. For example, several washing machines might have an identical build, but they have
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How to Edit, Unlink, and Delete a Variant
https://youtu.be/UPlgkcelIao
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What Is a Resource?
In Azumuta, a resource is a visual element that conveys important information on an instruction step. Currently, there are 3 types of resources:
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How to See the List of Parts in Your Workspace
A product is generally consisted of numerous parts. In an Azumuta work instruction step, you can specifically mention which part(s) must be worked
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How to Add, Edit, and Delete a Part
https://youtu.be/Yq6V230i8ho
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How to See the List of Equipment on Your Workspace
You can add real-life factory equipment to your Azumuta workspace. These digital versions of real-life equipment can be added to Azumuta work instruction steps.
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How to Add, Edit, and Delete an Equipment
https://youtu.be/c27IXaJKudM
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How to See the List of Symbols in Your Workspace
A symbol is a visual element used to convey specific information, instructions, or warnings within a work instruction. Use symbols to promote safety and
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How to Add, Edit, and Delete a Symbol
https://youtu.be/_949fjWotFU
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How to Add a User Account to Azumuta
There are two types of user accounts in Azumuta: admins and operators.
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How to Manage User Accounts on a Workspace
An admin can have the authority to manage user accounts in their workspace. Here's what they can do:
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How to Manage User Groups
Just as the name suggests, a user group is a group consisting of Azumuta user accounts within a workspace. They're usually grouped together because of their
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What Is a User Right?
A user right is the authorization that allows a user to perform a certain action in Azumuta. For example, the right to create a work instruction, the right to
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How to Hide and Unhide a Module/Add-On/Functionality from Your Workspace
In Azumuta, you can hide one or several modules/add-ons/functionalities from your workspace. If a module/add-on/functionality is hidden, then no one in your
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User Rights: The Management Tab
In this guide webpage, we will explain to you about the Management tab. As the name suggests, this tab manages the user rights for everything that is related
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User Rights: The Explore Tab
In this guide webpage, we will explain to you about the Explore tab. This tab mainly covers the Explore section on the sidebar, as well as the rights to edit,
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User Rights: The Work Instructions Tab
In this guide webpage, we will explain to you about the Work Instructions tab. As the name suggests, this tab covers work instructions-related user rights.
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User Rights: The Quality Management Tab
In this guide webpage, we will explain to you about the Quality Management tab. As the name suggests, this tab covers user rights that are related to the
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User Rights: The Audits & Digital Checklists Tab
In this guide webpage, we will explain to you about the Audits & Digital Checklists tab. As the name suggests, this tab covers user rights that are
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User Rights: Skill Matrix & Trainings
In this guide webpage, we will explain to you about the Skill Matrix & Trainings tab. As the name suggests, this tab covers user rights that are related
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User Rights: The Continuous Improvement Tab
In this guide webpage, we will explain to you about the Continuous Improvement tab. As the name suggests, this tab covers user rights that are related to the
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How to See the List of Devices That Are Logged in on Your Workspace
Multiple devices can be linked into a single Azumuta workspace. The idea is so that an Azumuta workspace can be used by as many employees as possible.
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How to Add, Edit, and Delete a Device
Whenever a new user account is logged in to your Azumuta workspace (generally after receiving an email invitation link after you've created their account),
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How to Set a Device to Automatically Open the First Pinned Item
In Azumuta, an operator can pin a Module, a Folder, or an Article Category on their device's screen. Generally, an item is pinned because it's often used.
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Device Settings: The Basics
In this webpage, we will introduce you to the basic device settings.
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Device Settings: Work Instructions-Related
In this webpage, we will cover about device settings that revolve around work instructions.
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Device Settings: Product Order-Related
In this webpage, we will discuss product order-related device settings.
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Device Settings: Peripheral-Related
In this webpage, we will focus on peripheral-related device settings. A peripheral is a hardware device that can be connected to your Azumuta platform. In
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Introduction
Data integration isn’t just a periodic extraction and transfer of data. It’s a real-time, constant, and two-way process. Our open, interoperable architecture
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What Is a Peripheral Device?
A peripheral device is a hardware device (other than your computer/tablet/smartphone) that can be integrated into your Azumuta workspace. A peripheral device
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How to Add a Peripheral Device to Your Azumuta Workspace
In this guide webpage, we will explain how you can add a peripheral device to your Azumuta workspace. Before we introduce you to the steps of doing so, please
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How to Use a Peripheral Device
Azumuta is a highly versatile platform. Countless peripheral devices can be integrated into your Azumuta platform to fulfill all of your shop floor needs.
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How to Configure a Peripheral Group or a Peripheral Device
After adding peripheral groups and peripheral devices to your Azumuta platform, you can configure them to suit your needs.
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Peripheral Presets
In Azumuta, a peripheral device-supported product check can be configured extensively to meet your shop floor needs. However, configuring a product check
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Why Should You Integrate Your Digital Torque Wrenches to Azumuta?
Integrating your digital torque wrenches with Azumuta will definitely enhance your plant's operational efficiency -through real-time torque monitoring and
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How to Integrate a Digital Torque Wrench to Your Azumuta Workspace
Before we introduce you to the steps of doing so, please ensure that you already have the following items:
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What Is a Torque Check?
A torque check is one of the many product check types that you can use in Azumuta. This product check is used to ensure maximum accuracy for any torquing
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How to Add a Torque Check to an Instruction Step
Just like any other product check, a torque check can be added to an instruction step. Here's how to do it:
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How to Perform a Torque Check
This is how to perform the torque check as an operator:
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Peripheral Presets for a Digital Torque Wrench
In Azumuta, a peripheral device-supported product check can be configured extensively to meet your shop floor needs. However, setting up a product check takes
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Why Should You Integrate Your DYMO Label Printers to Azumuta?
Integrating your DYMO label printers into your Azumuta platform will definitely enhance the efficiency of any label printing task.
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How to Integrate a DYMO Label Printer to Azumuta
Integrating a DYMO label printer into your Azumuta workspace is a simple process. Before we introduce you to the steps of doing so, please ensure that you
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How to Use a DYMO Label Printer With Azumuta
After you've integrated your DYMO label printer into your Azumuta workspace, you can use it right away. Utilizing a DYMO label printer with Azumuta involves 2
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Peripheral Presets for a DYMO Label Printer
In Azumuta, a peripheral device-supported product check can be configured extensively to meet your shop floor needs. However, setting up a product check takes
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ERP Integration
It's possible to integrate Azumuta with an external ERP system. Most often, this integration is used for automatic product order creation in Azumuta - based
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Azumuta’s REST API
Our REST API uses standard HTTP response codes and verbs. When making a normal GET-request, the data is returned as JSON-encoded responses.
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Using Your Data in the REST API
You can use the Azumuta REST API with existing data in your environment (e.g., to create an audit of an existing work instruction by using external automation.)
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Simple Entry Integration
A common use case of simple entry integration is automatic navigation to product orders. An operator can scan a product order’s barcode, and their screen will
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What Is a Trigger?
A trigger is a tool that is used to automate a certain process based on an event that takes place within an Azumuta workspace.
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How to Edit an Delete a Trigger
In this guide webpage, we will show you how to edit and delete a trigger.
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Triggers for Article Categories and Product Orders
In Azumuta, triggers serve a wide variety of functions. On this webpage, we'll focus specifically on using triggers for article categories and product orders.
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Triggers for Continuous Improvement Issues and Approval Requests
In Azumuta, triggers serve a wide variety of functions. On this webpage, we’ll focus specifically on using triggers for:
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Triggers for Improvement Boards and Approval Boards
In Azumuta, triggers serve a wide variety of functions. On this webpage, we’ll focus specifically on using triggers for improvement boards and approval boards.
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How to See the List of Triggers in Your Workspace and Each Trigger’s Usage History
In this guide webpage, we will show you how you can see the list of triggers in your workspace, and how to see each trigger's usage history.
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What Is Azumuta Intelligence?
Azumuta Intelligence is how we integrate AI (artificial intelligence) into our platform - designed to enhance existing and upcoming features. This
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