Why keep a part history?
A part’s current status does not explain its full journey. Its recorded history helps teams review fabrication stages, logistical movements and the sequence of actions when investigating a delay or discrepancy.
Events that may appear
Depending on the workflow, the history may include IFC import, label printing, field scans, loading, unloading, galvanizing, site receiving and status changes. The record reflects the actions entered in the project.
Read the chronology
Read events in order and compare their date, user, action and associated status where recorded. This provides context for understanding how the object reached its current stage.
Support quality investigations
When an issue arises, review where the part has been and the recorded actions associated with it. Use these entries alongside the relevant project and inspection information.
Review logistical movements
Loading, receiving and return events help explain a part’s movement between the workshop, external partners and site. Compare the part history with the relevant delivery or truck record.
Use the history as a project record
Consistent records help reconstruct an incident, locate the last confirmed stage of a part or understand a delay. Missing actions leave gaps, so distinguish a confirmed event from an assumption.
Good practice
Record key operations when they happen, use consistent workflows and agree clear meanings for statuses. Avoid handling an object outside the recorded process without updating the project.
Keep the record connected to actual work
A useful history follows the same object from stage to stage. Maintain consistent identification and check the sequence whenever the recorded status does not match the situation on the ground.
Frequently asked questions
What is a part history useful for?
It helps reconstruct recorded movements, check completed actions and understand delays or discrepancies.
Which events can it contain?
Depending on the workflow, events can include scans, status changes, loads, galvanizing movements and receiving, alongside other recorded project actions.
Is the history only for logistics?
No. It also provides context for quality investigations and for understanding fabrication progress.
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