Defining shift definitions

To define a shift definition:

  1. Select Scheduling > Facility > Shift Definition from the Labor menu. The system displays the Shift Definition list view.
  2. Click New.
  3. Specify this information:
    Shift
    The ID or name of this work shift, normally First, Second, Third, and so on.
    Description
    A detailed description of this work shift.
    Start Time
    The time when this work shift starts in 24-hour format (hours and minutes, hh:mm).

    You can add grace time for shift start and end times, using these parameters on the System Settings screen:

    • TCLOCK_IN_PREPUNCH_GRACE
    • TCLOCK_IN_POSTPUNCH_GRACE
    • TCLOCK_OUT_PREPUNCH_GRACE
    • TCLOCK_OUT_POSTPUNCH_GRACE
    Note: 
    • The MONITORPRODUCTIVITY parameter must be enabled on the System Settings screen, to use the Time Clock feature.
    • The record with the correct time zone must be configured on the Facility screen. See General tab (Facility) topic from Infor WMS User and Administration Library (Cloud).
    • If a shift starts before midnight and ends later the following day, the application adjusts the time zone based on the value specified in the Day Boundary Adjustment field. See Labor Management tab (Facility) topic from Infor WMS User and Administration Library (Cloud).
    End Time
    The time when this work shift ends in 24-hour format (hours and minutes, hh:mm).
    Labor Enabled
    Indicates whether labor planning is enabled for this shift. If this is not selected, this shift will not be available on the Labor Planning page.
    Sunday – Saturday
    The days of the week that are standard work days for this shift.
  4. Use the steps in the Defining breaks section to define standard breaks in this schedule. When you finish defining breaks, click Submit.