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Production Summary Tool ​

Overview ​

The Production Summary tool provides comprehensive logging production statistics and summaries for specified regions, forests, and logging units over selected time periods. This tool helps track operational performance, analyze production volumes, and generate reports for forest management decision-making.

Location: Report Tools panel → dropdown → Production Summary

Key Capabilities:

  • Track logging production by region, forest, and logging unit
  • View total area harvested (current and weekly)
  • Filter production data by date range
  • Analyze production files and detailed operation records
  • Interactive data tables for detailed review
  • Export capabilities for reporting

Example Use Cases:

  • Daily production tracking and monitoring
  • Weekly and monthly operational summaries
  • Regional performance analysis
  • Logging unit productivity comparison
  • Historical production trend analysis
  • Reporting for forest management planning

When to Use This Tool ​

Ideal Scenarios ​

Operational Monitoring:

  • Daily production tracking
  • Weekly performance reviews
  • Real-time operation status checking
  • Progress monitoring against targets

Production Analysis:

  • Comparing logging unit productivity
  • Analyzing regional performance trends
  • Identifying high-performing operations
  • Evaluating seasonal production patterns

Reporting Requirements:

  • Generating production summaries for management
  • Creating performance reports
  • Documenting operational achievements
  • Supporting budget and planning decisions

Strategic Planning:

  • Historical production analysis
  • Capacity planning for future operations
  • Resource allocation decisions
  • Performance benchmarking
  • Individual tree-level inventory (use field survey tools)
  • Financial cost analysis (use financial systems)
  • Equipment tracking (use asset management systems)
  • Detailed operator performance (use HR systems)

How to Use the Tool ​

Production Summary panel with selections and a date range

Step 1: View Production Summary Statistics ​

At the top of the panel, you'll see current production statistics (when available):

Total Area:

  • Overall area harvested across all operations
  • Displayed in hectares (ha)
  • Running total for tracking period

Total Area Weekly:

  • Area harvested in the current week
  • Displayed in hectares (ha)
  • Resets weekly for performance tracking

These statistics load automatically when the panel opens.

Step 2: Select Region ​

Click the Regions dropdown to choose your region of interest:

  • List populates automatically from available regions
  • First region selected by default
  • Selecting a region automatically updates the Forest dropdown
  • All production data filters based on this selection

Regional Selection Impact:

  • Determines available forests
  • Filters logging units to region
  • Affects all subsequent dropdown options

Step 3: Select Forest ​

Click the Forest dropdown to choose the forest area:

  • Lists forests within the selected region
  • Updates automatically when region changes
  • First forest selected by default
  • Determines available logging units

Forest Selection Impact:

  • Filters logging units to this forest
  • Narrows production data scope
  • Combined with region for precise targeting

Step 4: Select Logging Unit ​

Click the Logging Units dropdown to choose the specific logging unit:

  • Lists units within selected forest
  • Updates automatically when forest changes
  • First unit selected by default
  • Required before running analysis

Logging Unit Significance:

  • Specific operational area
  • Primary filter for production data
  • Most granular geographic selection

Step 5: Set Date Range ​

Use the date pickers to define your analysis period:

Start Date Picker (left):

  • Click to open calendar
  • Select the beginning date for analysis
  • Defaults to today's date

End Date Picker (right):

  • Click to open calendar
  • Select the ending date for analysis
  • Defaults to today's date

Date Range Tips:

  • Same start and end date = single day analysis
  • Wider ranges = more comprehensive trends
  • Consider operational reporting periods
  • Common ranges: daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly

Step 6: Run the Analysis ​

Click the Process button to generate the production summary:

  • Button only appears when logging unit is selected
  • Shows loading indicator during processing
  • Results appear in a Production Summary dialog (see Understanding the Results below)
  • The dialog opens automatically when results are ready

Processing Behavior:

  • Queries production database for specified parameters
  • Retrieves production files and detailed records
  • Generates summary tables
  • May take longer for wider date ranges or busy units

Understanding the Results ​

Production Summary results table

Results Dialog ​

Production data displays in a draggable, resizable Production Summary dialog with a two-column layout. The dialog can be repositioned and resized to suit your workspace.

  • Click Dock to Bottom to move the tables to the bottom panel for a wider view; drag the panel's top edge to make it taller or shorter (up to 60% of the window's height)
  • Click Close to dismiss the dialog

The dialog contains two tables:

Production Files Table ​

Shows summary-level production file information:

Typical Columns:

  • Organisation, Region, Forest and Logging Unit
  • Operation, Harvest Method, Treatment Type and Felling Method
  • Contractor and Machine
  • GPS %

Table Features:

  • Sortable columns (click headers)
  • Pagination once docked to the bottom panel
  • Row selection for detailed inspection
  • Menu options for export

Production Details Table ​

Shows detailed production records:

Typical Columns:

  • Species, Status and Assortment
  • Vol OB (m³) and Vol UB (m³), with Vol OB % and Vol UB %
  • Log Count and Log %
  • Avg Length (m) and Avg SED UB (mm)

Table Features:

  • Sortable by any column
  • Multi-column sorting (Shift + click)
  • Detailed attribute information
  • Export capabilities

No Results: If nothing matches, a warning reads No Results for [region] [forest] [logging unit] between [start date] and [end date]. and no new tables appear.

Possible Reasons:

  • No operations in the selected time period
  • Logging unit has no recorded production
  • Data not yet entered into system
  • Selected date range before operation start

Solutions:

  • Expand date range to include more time
  • Verify logging unit selection
  • Choose different forest or region
  • Check that production data has been recorded
  • Contact operations team to confirm activity

Working with Results ​

Table Interaction ​

Sorting Data:

  • Click any column header to sort ascending
  • Click again to sort descending
  • Hold Shift and click multiple columns for complex sorting
  • Useful for finding highest/lowest production

Navigating Records:

  • Scroll to browse records (pagination controls appear once the tables are docked to the bottom panel)
  • Adjust rows per page if available
  • Scroll horizontally to see all columns
  • Click rows to highlight and inspect

Table Menu:

  • Access menu via button (three dots)
  • Export selection to CSV exports the selected rows for external analysis
  • Additional actions as available

Data Analysis ​

Daily Tracking:

  • Set start and end date to same day
  • Review production files for that day
  • Track against daily targets
  • Monitor real-time progress

Weekly Summaries:

  • Set Monday to Sunday date range
  • Compare weekly area totals
  • Track weekly performance trends
  • Support weekly reporting

Monthly Reports:

  • Set first to last day of month
  • Analyze monthly production volumes
  • Compare month-over-month performance
  • Generate monthly summaries

Comparative Analysis:

  • Run analysis for multiple logging units
  • Compare production across forests
  • Evaluate regional performance
  • Identify best practices

Exporting Results ​

Export Options:

  • Select rows, then choose Export selection to CSV from that table's menu (three dots) — each table exports separately; there is no separate export button
  • Export to CSV for spreadsheet analysis
  • Create reports for management review
  • Archive historical records

Export Uses:

  • Integrate with external reporting systems
  • Perform additional statistical analysis
  • Create custom charts and graphs
  • Document operational achievements

Best Practices ​

Effective Date Range Selection ​

Daily Monitoring:

  • Use same start and end date
  • Check production each day
  • Track against daily goals
  • Quick status updates

Weekly Reporting:

  • Monday to Sunday ranges
  • Consistent week definitions
  • Compare week-over-week trends
  • Support weekly meetings

Monthly Analysis:

  • Full calendar month ranges
  • Month-end reporting
  • Trend analysis
  • Performance reviews

Quarterly/Annual Reviews:

  • Wider date ranges for trends
  • Seasonal pattern identification
  • Long-term performance tracking
  • Strategic planning support

Organizational Hierarchy ​

Top-Down Approach:

  1. Start with Region selection
  2. Choose relevant Forest
  3. Select specific Logging Unit
  4. This ensures proper filtering at each level

Comparing Performance:

  • Run analysis for each logging unit separately
  • Document results for comparison
  • Identify high and low performers
  • Share best practices across units

Data Quality ​

Verify Selections:

  1. Double-check region, forest, and logging unit
  2. Confirm date range matches intended period
  3. Review results for reasonableness
  4. Cross-reference with field records if discrepancies found

Regular Monitoring:

  • Check production data daily
  • Identify data entry issues quickly
  • Maintain consistent reporting schedules
  • Build reliable historical database

Workflow Integration ​

Regular Reporting:

  • Schedule weekly production reviews
  • Generate monthly summary reports
  • Document quarterly trends
  • Annual performance summaries

Team Communication:

  • Share results with operations teams
  • Discuss performance trends
  • Identify improvement opportunities
  • Celebrate achievements

Troubleshooting ​

Common Error Messages ​

"Please select a logging unit and date first"

  • Cause: Attempting to process without complete selections
  • Solution: Ensure Region, Forest, Logging Unit, and both dates are selected

"Fetching Production Sum Ha Failed"

  • Cause: Unable to load total area statistics
  • Solution:
    • Check network connection
    • Refresh the page
    • Try again in a few moments
    • Contact support if issue persists

"Fetching Region Failed"

  • Cause: Unable to load region list
  • Solution:
    • Check network connection
    • Verify system access permissions
    • Refresh page and try again

"Fetching Forests Data Failed"

  • Cause: Unable to load forest list for selected region
  • Solution:
    • Try selecting a different region
    • Refresh the page
    • Check network connectivity

"Fetching Logging Units Failed"

  • Cause: Unable to load logging units for selected forest
  • Solution:
    • Verify forest selection is correct
    • Try different forest
    • Refresh page

"Fetching Data Failed"

  • Cause: Error retrieving production data
  • Solution:
    • Verify all selections are valid
    • Check date range is reasonable
    • Ensure network connection is stable
    • Contact support with error details

Performance Issues ​

Slow Loading:

  • Large date ranges take longer to process
  • Many production records increase load time
  • Solution: Use narrower date ranges for initial queries, expand as needed

Tables Not Appearing:

  • Check that results were found (look for warning message)
  • Results open in the Production Summary dialog (or the bottom panel, if docked) — click Process again to reopen a closed dialog
  • Solution: Try different selections or date range

Dropdowns Not Populating:

  • May indicate data loading issue
  • Solution: Refresh page, check network connection

Data Issues ​

Missing Logging Units:

  • Unit may be in different forest or region
  • New units may not be in system yet
  • Solution: Verify unit location, check with administrator

Inconsistent Results:

  • Data entry timing may affect totals
  • Solution: Re-run analysis to get latest data

Unexpected Zero Results:

  • Verify correct logging unit selected
  • Check date range includes operational period
  • Solution: Expand date range, verify selections

Getting Help ​

When contacting support, please provide:

  1. Selection Parameters:

    • Region, Forest, and Logging Unit selected
    • Start and end dates
    • Screenshot of selections

  2. Error Details:

    • Exact error message
    • When error occurred
    • Steps taken before error

  3. Expected vs. Actual:

    • What results you expected
    • What actually appeared
    • Any discrepancies noticed

  4. System Information:

    • Browser type and version
    • Horizon version
    • Date and time of analysis

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