Logistics Workflows in Fabbim

In a structural steel project, elements go through several stages before being installed on site. Logistics workflows in Fabbim make it possible to model these stages and track the progress of parts.

This logic provides a clear view of the real route of objects. Instead of having a sequence of isolated actions, the team has a structured chain that makes it easier to understand where each assembly stands and what the next expected stage is.

Why use workflows

Workflows make it possible to structure project traceability and connect field operations to a shared logic.

• fabrication tracking;
• transport tracking;
• galvanizing tracking;
• site tracking;
• logistics coordination.

Thanks to this structure, teams can more easily understand the real status of an object and the remaining transitions to be completed.

Example of a workflow

A typical workflow may follow this route:

• fabrication workshop;
• truck loading;
• transport;
• galvanizing;
• return to workshop;
• shipment to site;
• site receiving;
• erection.

Not all projects follow exactly the same sequence, but this logic shows how Fabbim can reflect the real route of parts and assemblies.

How it works in Fabbim

In Fabbim, workflows are linked to project objects. When an action is performed, the object can change status within the workflow.

This change can be triggered by:

• a scan;
• a logistics operation;
• a user validation.

This mechanism connects real field movements to a progression recorded in the platform.

Workflow benefits

Workflows provide several practical benefits in operational tracking:

• visualize project progress;
• identify remaining stages;
• track logistics flows;
• avoid information loss.

By clarifying transitions, they improve coordination between the workshop, carriers, external partners and site teams.

Workflow visualization

Workflows can be displayed as progress in the Fabbim interface. Each stage then becomes readable and usable for project management.

Each stage can indicate:

• the current status;
• the number of concerned objects;
• overall progress.

This view makes it possible to quickly identify blocked areas or pending flows.

Use in the field

Workflows become particularly useful when teams use scanning to update statuses. Each scan can correspond to a workflow stage.

In this context, the workflow is not just a theoretical display. It becomes a faithful reflection of what is really happening in the workshop, during loading, at the galvanizer or on site.

Best practices

To keep workflows efficient in Fabbim, it is recommended to:

• define simple workflows;
• adapt stages to real processes;
• use scanning for transitions;
• avoid workflows that are too complex.

A well-designed workflow must remain clear for users and reflect the real language of the field.

Conclusion

Logistics workflows in Fabbim make it possible to structure the traceability of structural steel projects.

By modelling fabrication and transport stages, they provide a clear view of object progress within the project. They make flows easier to read, transitions more reliable and coordination between teams far more effective.

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