The Tracer Template

Implementing the Narravero Tracer App in Production

The Narravero Tracer App will be integrated into the production process at Narravero Merch Company. Workers will use the app at two key stages of production to record information about physical products in the Narravero System and link it to their corresponding DPP.

Key Production Points for Data Entry

Before creating Tracer Templates, it is important to determine what information will be recorded in the DPP and at which stage of production. In our workflow, there are two points where product data is uploaded to the Narravero System:

1. Textile Coloring Stage
   When the textile is dyed, workers will record key details in the system. This includes general product information such as size, color, and production number.
2. Hoodie Tailoring Stage
   After the hoodie is tailored, the tailor will enter information about the product and the work performed. At this stage, specific work-related details can be recorded, including the worker’s name, finishing date, and finishing location.

Before we start

Before creating the Tracer Templates, we need to set up a Tracer Template Group. This ensures that both Tracer Templates required for the production process are organized within a single procedure, making it easier to manage the workflow in the Narravero System.

Steps to Create a Tracer Template Group:

1. Navigate to Tracer Groups in the system.
2. Click on Add Group.
3. Enter a name for the group. For this example, we will name it: Narravero Merch Hoodie Production Line.

This Template Group will now serve as the container for all Tracer Templates related to this production line.

Let's get started - The Tracer Template for the Textile Coloring Stage

To begin using the Tracer App, we first need to design a Tracer Template.

Step 1: Create a New Tracer Template

1. Navigate to Tracer Templates in the Narravero Content Studio.
2. Click Add New.
3. Name the new template:
   Narravero Merch Hoodie Production Line – Textile Coloring Stage.
4. Select the Tracer Template Group:
   Narravero Merch Hoodie Production Line.
5. Click Save to connect the Tracer Template to the group and open the template preview.

Step 2: Configure Template Settings

1. Go to Template Settings.
2. Select the Task Type:
   Choose Create New, since this is the first step in the production line.
3. Set the Content Type:
   Connect the DPP Template NV Merch Hoodie with the Tracer Template.
4. Click Apply.

Step 3: Advanced Settings

1. In Advanced Settings (in the header), set the Title Key to production_number.
   • This helps track the physical product in later steps.
   • If not set, the system will display the default product ID, which works but is less user-friendly.
2. Click Apply.

Step 4: Add Sections and Fields

Adding a Section:

1. Click Add Section → a new field called New Section appears.
2. Click the three dots → Rename → Name the section Product Information.

Adding Fields to the Section:

1. Production Number
   • Click Add Field → choose Text Field.
   • Set:
     • Title: Production Number
     • Key & Payload Key: production_number
     • Identifier Key: production_number
   • Click Apply.
2. Size
   • Click Add Field → choose List of Options (limited size options).
   • Set:
     • Title: Size
     • Key & Payload Key: size
   • Add the available options: S, M, L.
3. Color
   • Click Add Field → choose List of Options.
   • Set:
     • Title: Color
     • Key & Payload Key: color
   • Add the available options: White, Grey, Orange, Black.

Step 5: Publish the Tracer Template

Once all sections and fields have been added, click Publish to make the Narravero Tracer Template active and ready for use in the production process.

The Tracer Template for the Hoodie Tailoring Stage

Now we are going to create the Tracer Template for the Hoodie Tailoring stage. The way to create the Tracer Template for the Hoodie Tailoring Stage is quite similar to the way to create the Tracer Template for the Textile Coloring Stage, but still different.

Step 1: Create a New Tracer Template

1. Navigate to Tracer Templates in the Narravero Content Studio.
2. Click Add New.
3. Name the new template:
   Narravero Merch Hoodie Production Line – Hoodie Tailoring Stage.
4. Select the Tracer Template Group:
   Narravero Merch Hoodie Production Line.
5. Click Save to connect the Tracer Template to the group and open the template preview.

Step 2: Configure Template Settings

1. Go to Template Settings.
2. Select the Task Type:
   Choose Update existing, since this is the second step in the production line.
3. Set the Content Type:
   Connect the DPP Template NV Merch Hoodie with the Tracer Template.
4. Click Apply.

Step 3: Advanced Settings

1. In Advanced Settings (in the header), set the Title Key to production_number.
   • This helps track the physical product in later steps.
   • If not set, the system will display the default product ID, which works but is less user-friendly.
2. For this Tracer Template we add a Filter
   • This helps track the physical product which are in line. We choose a filter, so as soon the worker has written his name, this Tridy wont be chooseable anymore for this Tracer
   • Key: name
   • Operator: Equal to
   • Value: null (This is a trick to check if a key is empty)
3. Click Apply.

Step 4: Add Sections and Fields

Adding a Section:

1. Click Add Section → a new field called New Section appears.
2. Click the three dots → Rename → Name the section Tailoring Information.

Adding Fields to the Section:

1. Workers Name
   • Click Add Field → choose Text.
   • Set:
     • Title: Workers Name
     • Key & Payload Key: name
   • Click Apply.
2. Finishing Date
   • Click Add Field → choose Date.
   • Set:
     • Title: Finishing Date
     • Key & Payload Key: date
     • Style: Date & Time
     • Default Value: Current Date/ Time
   • Click Apply.
3. Finishing Location
   • Click Add Field → choose List of Options.
   • Set:
     • Title: Finishing Location
     • Key & Payload Key: location
   • Add the available options: Berlin, Muenster, Guetersloh.

Step 5: Publish the Tracer Template

Once all sections and fields have been added, click Publish to make the Narravero Tracer Template active and ready for use in the production process.