Work Order Request Tracking
This dataset logs detailed production floor work order requests, capturing request timing, personnel, equipment, status, and bottleneck indicators. It enables manufacturing teams to analyze response and resolution times, identify workflow bottlenecks, and optimize resource allocation for improved operational efficiency.
Sample rows
preview · 8 of 70 rows · all 20 columns| work_order_idstring | work_order_typestring | response_time_minutesinteger | is_bottleneckboolean | departmentstring | request_datedatetime | requested_by_employee_idstring | prioritystring | machine_idstring | locationstring | assigned_to_employee_idstring | assignment_datedatetime | statusstring | start_datedatetime | completion_datedatetime | resolution_time_minutesinteger | root_causestring | descriptionstring | actions_takenstring | bottleneck_reasonstring |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WO-240401-001 | maintenance | 12 | false | Assembly | 2024-04-01T08:17:00 | EMP024 | high | MCH-1001 | Line 1, Zone A | EMP102 | 2024-04-01T08:25:00 | completed | 2024-04-01T08:29:00 | 2024-04-01T09:10:00 | 41 | Scheduled preventive maintenance | Routine lubrication required for conveyor belt system. | Lubricated all moving parts, checked tension. | blank |
| WO-240401-002 | repair | 13 | true | Packing | 2024-04-01T09:02:00 | EMP032 | medium | MCH-2012 | Packing Bay 3 | EMP117 | 2024-04-01T09:07:00 | in_progress | 2024-04-01T09:15:00 | blank | blank | Worn-out sealing element | Sealer malfunctioning, not producing airtight seals. | blank | Delays in packing due to sealer downtime |
| WO-240401-003 | inspection | 19 | false | Welding | 2024-04-01T10:13:00 | EMP007 | low | MCH-3006 | Welding Area 2 | EMP141 | 2024-04-01T10:20:00 | completed | 2024-04-01T10:32:00 | 2024-04-01T11:00:00 | 28 | Routine inspection | Quarterly safety inspection for welding equipment. | Checked safety interlocks and grounding. | blank |
| WO-240401-004 | repair | 17 | true | Cutting | 2024-04-01T11:03:00 | EMP014 | critical | MCH-4020 | Cutting Room 1 | EMP107 | 2024-04-01T11:11:00 | completed | 2024-04-01T11:20:00 | 2024-04-01T12:40:00 | 80 | Cooling system failure | Laser cutter stopped mid-operation, error code 41. | Replaced coolant pump; tested operation. | Production halted for main cutting line |
| WO-240401-005 | setup | 20 | false | Assembly | 2024-04-01T11:30:00 | EMP022 | medium | MCH-1004 | Line 3 | EMP119 | 2024-04-01T11:41:00 | in_progress | 2024-04-01T11:50:00 | blank | blank | blank | Setup required for new product line run. | blank | blank |
| WO-240401-006 | other | blank | false | Finishing | 2024-04-01T12:12:00 | EMP018 | low | blank | Finishing Zone B | blank | blank | open | blank | blank | blank | blank | Request to adjust lighting in finishing area. | blank | blank |
| WO-240401-007 | repair | 8 | false | Packing | 2024-04-01T12:44:00 | EMP028 | high | MCH-2020 | Packing Bay 1 | EMP114 | 2024-04-01T12:50:00 | completed | 2024-04-01T12:52:00 | 2024-04-01T13:08:00 | 16 | Foreign object obstruction | Conveyor jammed at end of line. | Cleared jam and reset controls. | blank |
| WO-240401-008 | setup | 15 | false | Assembly | 2024-04-01T13:21:00 | EMP021 | medium | MCH-1002 | Line 2 | EMP132 | 2024-04-01T13:29:00 | completed | 2024-04-01T13:36:00 | 2024-04-01T14:08:00 | 32 | Scheduled production changeover | Changeover required for product variant B123. | Adjusted tooling, re-calibrated sensors. | blank |
| WO-240401-009 | maintenance | blank | false | Welding | 2024-04-01T13:40:00 | EMP035 | low | MCH-3011 | Welding Area 1 | blank | blank | open | blank | blank | blank | blank | Annual maintenance on spot welder. | blank | blank |
| WO-240401-010 | inspection | 24 | false | Cutting | 2024-04-01T14:01:00 | EMP011 | medium | MCH-4013 | Cutting Room 2 | EMP127 | 2024-04-01T14:12:00 | in_progress | 2024-04-01T14:25:00 | blank | blank | blank | Blade alignment inspection after change. | blank | blank |
| WO-240401-011 | repair | 15 | false | Finishing | 2024-04-01T14:54:00 | EMP029 | high | MCH-5002 | Finishing Zone A | EMP141 | 2024-04-01T15:02:00 | completed | 2024-04-01T15:09:00 | 2024-04-01T15:41:00 | 32 | Worn bearing | Finishing buffer machine making abnormal noise. | Replaced buffer bearing assembly. | blank |
| WO-240401-012 | other | blank | false | Packing | 2024-04-01T15:23:00 | EMP015 | low | blank | Packing Bay 2 | blank | blank | open | blank | blank | blank | blank | Request to resupply tape at packing stations. | blank | blank |
| WO-240401-013 | maintenance | 16 | false | Assembly | 2024-04-01T15:46:00 | EMP004 | medium | MCH-1009 | Line 5 | EMP108 | 2024-04-01T15:55:00 | completed | 2024-04-01T16:02:00 | 2024-04-01T16:21:00 | 19 | Routine maintenance | Check and tighten all fasteners on assembly jigs. | Checked and tightened all bolts. | blank |
| WO-240401-014 | inspection | blank | false | Cutting | 2024-04-01T16:19:00 | EMP010 | low | MCH-4022 | Cutting Room 3 | blank | blank | open | blank | blank | blank | blank | Visual inspection for debris around laser cutter. | blank | blank |
| WO-240401-015 | repair | 18 | true | Welding | 2024-04-01T16:42:00 | EMP033 | high | MCH-3014 | Welding Area 4 | EMP126 | 2024-04-01T16:52:00 | in_progress | 2024-04-01T17:00:00 | blank | blank | blank | Welding torch not igniting properly. | blank | Welding work delayed for current shift |
| WO-240401-016 | setup | 17 | false | Finishing | 2024-04-01T17:14:00 | EMP012 | medium | MCH-5003 | Finishing Zone C | EMP135 | 2024-04-01T17:21:00 | completed | 2024-04-01T17:31:00 | 2024-04-01T18:09:00 | 38 | Process changeover | Setup for new finishing process line. | Configured new settings and verified run. | blank |
| WO-240401-017 | maintenance | 11 | false | Assembly | 2024-04-01T18:04:00 | EMP020 | high | MCH-1010 | Line 6 | EMP147 | 2024-04-01T18:10:00 | in_progress | 2024-04-01T18:15:00 | blank | blank | blank | Check vibration levels on motorized assembly table. | blank | blank |
| WO-240401-018 | other | blank | false | Packing | 2024-04-01T18:31:00 | EMP019 | medium | blank | Packing Bay 4 | blank | blank | open | blank | blank | blank | blank | Request for additional bins at end of line. | blank | blank |
| WO-240401-019 | inspection | 16 | false | Cutting | 2024-04-01T19:00:00 | EMP009 | low | MCH-4030 | Cutting Room 2 | EMP151 | 2024-04-01T19:13:00 | completed | 2024-04-01T19:16:00 | 2024-04-01T19:24:00 | 8 | Routine safety check | Check e-stop buttons for functionality. | Tested and documented all e-stops. | blank |
| WO-240401-020 | repair | 16 | true | Welding | 2024-04-01T19:18:00 | EMP025 | high | MCH-3002 | Welding Area 3 | EMP124 | 2024-04-01T19:22:00 | in_progress | 2024-04-01T19:34:00 | blank | blank | blank | Arc welder tripping breaker repeatedly. | blank | Work paused due to electrical safety concerns |
What the 70 rows show
from the 70-row sampleRepair (work order type) stands out: 13 of its 19 rows have is_
- 20%is_
bottleneck = true - 19median response_
time_ minutes - 4priorities
- 4statuses
- 28median resolution_
time_ minutes
Median 19, from 8 to 53.
- string 13
- integer 2
- datetime 4
- boolean 1
Columns
20 columns in four groups| column | type | description | example |
|---|---|---|---|
| Text 13 columns | |||
work_order_id | string | Unique identifier for each work order requestunique | WO-240401-001 |
requested_by_employee_id | string | Unique identifier of the employee who submitted the work order request | EMP024 |
department | string | Department or production area where the work order originated6 departments | Assembly |
work_order_type | string | Type of work order (e.g., maintenance, repair, setup, inspection)maintenance · repair · setup · inspection · other | maintenance |
priority | string | Priority level assigned to the work orderlow · medium · high · critical | high |
description | string | Detailed description of the issue or request | Check spindle oil level. |
machine_id | string | Identifier for the specific machine or equipment involved (if applicable)optional | MCH-1001 |
location | string | Physical location or area on the production floor where the issue occurredoptional | Line 1, Zone A |
assigned_to_employee_id | string | Unique identifier of the employee or technician assigned to the work orderoptional | EMP102 |
status | string | Current status of the work orderopen · in_progress · on_hold · completed · cancelled | completed |
root_cause | string | Identified root cause of the issue (if applicable)optional | Worn-out sealing element |
actions_taken | string | Summary of actions taken to resolve the work orderoptional | Lubricated all moving par… |
bottleneck_reason | string | Explanation of how this work order contributed to a bottleneck (if applicable)optional | Delays in packing due to … |
| Numbers 2 columns | |||
response_time_minutes | integer | Time in minutes between request submission and work start0 or more · optional | 12 |
resolution_time_minutes | integer | Time in minutes between work start and completion0 or more · optional | 41 |
| Dates and times 4 columns | |||
request_date | datetime | Date and time when the work order was submitted | 2024-04-01T08:17:00 |
assignment_date | datetime | Date and time when the work order was assignedoptional | 2024-04-01T08:25:00 |
start_date | datetime | Date and time when work on the order beganoptional | 2024-04-01T08:29:00 |
completion_date | datetime | Date and time when the work order was completedoptional | 2024-04-01T09:10:00 |
| True or false 1 column | |||
is_bottleneck | boolean | Indicates if this work order contributed to a production bottleneckoptional | false |
Use it for
A manufacturing dashboard
The is_
bottleneck rate, response_ time_ minutes by work_ order_ type and a breakdown of department. Excel, Power BI or Tableau. Why do 14 of 70 rows have is_
bottleneck = true? A root-cause class exercise
Hand out the rows and one question. The answer is in the data, not in the brief.
- Work orders70WO-240401-00112maintena…WO-240401-00213repairWO-240401-00417repair
A software demo
Believable work orders with request_
date, requested_ by_ employee_ id and department to fill a screen in front of a buyer.
This dataset70 rows20 columns
Yours1,000 rows20 columnslocation: UK only
blueprint · work-order-request-tracking
Behind this dataset
Same schema. As many rows as you need.
These 70 rows came out of a blueprint — 20 columns with generation rules behind each one. Open it in Data Factory to retune a column, add your own, wire in foreign keys, and run it at the size you actually need.
Rules it was built with
- Record request timestamp and department
- Log order type (repair, setup, adjustment)
- Track time to completion
- Flag repeat requests for same issue
Open the blueprint in Data Factory
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- Exports
- CSV, JSON, JSONL, Parquet, SQL, Excel, TSV, XML
- Licence
- yours to use, including commercially
- API slug
- work-order-request-tracking