Modules
Every Nexshift subscription includes all modules. Here is a full reference for what each module does and who can access it.
๐ญ Production
The Production module is the core of Nexshift. It gives operators a live console for each machine where they log output, scrap, and downtime events in real time.
Each machine has a dedicated console showing active run status, output count, downtime, and OEE in real time.
Operators start and end runs, log units produced, scrap units, and downtime events throughout the shift.
Downtime events are logged with reason codes and duration. OEE availability is calculated automatically.
Availability, Performance, and Quality scores are calculated per run and aggregated across machines and time periods.
Runs begin in Setup mode with an amber banner and elapsed timer. Pressing Start Running marks the transition to active production. Setup time is tracked separately and excluded from OEE calculations.
Supervisors and above can view the full production run history at /production/runs with site, machine, SKU, and date filters. Clicking any row opens the run detail page.
Each production run has a dedicated detail page showing a read-only summary plus editable fields for units produced, target quantity, batch number, setup duration, and start and end times.
๐ Quality
The Quality module manages inspection templates and quality check logging across all machines and products.
Create reusable inspection templates with pass/fail, numeric, checkbox, and text check types.
Operators submit quality checks against a template during a production run. Results are saved with timestamp and operator.
Pass rates are tracked per machine, per product, and over time. Non-conformances are flagged immediately.
Generate a COA for any completed production run. Approved COAs can be printed and attached to shipments.
๐ง Maintenance
The Maintenance module covers the full lifecycle of equipment maintenance from reactive work orders through to preventive maintenance scheduling.
Maintain a register of all physical assets with manufacturer details, warranty dates, and service history.
Create, assign, and track work orders for reactive and planned maintenance. Log labour time and parts.
Set up preventive maintenance schedules by frequency. Nexshift tracks due dates and flags overdue PMs.
Log downtime against assets in the register. Duration, reason, and category are tracked for maintenance analytics.
Each asset has a permanent QR code that can be printed and attached to the equipment. Floor workers scan it to submit a downtime report directly from their phone โ no login or user account required. Submissions go into a pending state and must be approved by a supervisor before being recorded.
Company admins can configure custom downtime categories per site under Admin settings. If no custom categories are set, a sensible default list is used as a fallback.
๐ฆบ Safety
The Safety module provides a complete HSEQ management system covering incidents, hazards, inspections, inductions, and policy acknowledgements.
Log safety incidents with severity, location, description, and corrective actions. Track through to closure.
Identify and manage workplace hazards with risk scoring, controls, and residual risk assessment.
Schedule and complete recurring safety inspections. Inspection results and findings are recorded and tracked.
Manage worker inductions and policy documents. Track acknowledgements and expiry dates.
๐งช Recipes & Batching
The Recipes and Batching module manages product formulations, batch creation, raw material tracking, and full batch traceability for manufacturers who need to track ingredients through production.
Create and manage recipes with ingredients, quantities, and units. Recipes can be linked directly to a product so the correct recipe auto-selects when an operator opens the ingredient log on the machine console.
Mark a recipe as a formulation (premix or minor ingredient blend). A normal recipe can reference one formulation recipe. When creating a batch, the operator selects an available formulation batch and the system automatically deducts one from its used quantity.
Supervisors plan the day's batch run by adding schedule entries with a recipe, planned batch count, and sequence number. Operators see the queue when starting a new batch and are prompted for a reason if they work out of order.
Create batches against a recipe with lot number, production date, and quantity. Operators can start a batch directly from the schedule queue or manually select any recipe. Batches track ingredient usage and link back to the recipe version used.
Maintain a register of raw materials with supplier details and material codes. Used as the ingredient source when building recipes.
Search by supplier batch code or material name to trace which batches used a specific ingredient. Supports both simple log sites and bulk batch sites. Site-scoped roles have their site pre-selected automatically.
Sites running in simple batch mode use a lightweight ingredient log on the machine console. The linked recipe auto-populates the ingredient rows, and logs are saved against the active production run.
๐ค Visitors & Contractors
QR-based sign-in system for visitors and contractors arriving at any site. No login required for sign-in. Admins manage contractor records and compliance documents inside the app.
Permanent QR codes at site entrances. Visitors scan to check in, enter their details, and acknowledge the site safety policy. A second QR handles check-out.
Maintain a register of approved contractors per site. Record contact details, work type, and compliance documents with expiry dates.
Contractors receive a unique link to upload their own insurance certificates, licences, and other compliance documents without needing a Nexshift login.
Automatic email notifications 30 days before and on the expiry date of contractor documents. Supervisors are alerted immediately if a contractor signs in with expired documents.
See who is currently on site in real time from the Safety module. Visitors and contractors are shown together in a single view. Any user with access can manually check out a visitor or contractor using the Check Out button. A Refresh button reloads the on-site list without a full page reload.
Print all four sign-in QR codes (visitor in/out, contractor in/out) from the Admin section. One page, print-ready.
๐ Analytics
The Analytics module provides a comprehensive view of production, quality, and maintenance performance across any time period.
OEE trends, availability, performance, and quality scores by machine, product, and shift over any date range.
Downtime by reason code with Pareto analysis. Identify the biggest contributors to lost production time.
Pass rate trends by machine and product. Top failing check items and non-conformance history.
Work order completion rates, mean time between failures, and maintenance cost tracking.
๐ Reports
Generate on-demand reports for shifts, daily operations, and quality outcomes. All reports are printable.
Generate a production, quality, and safety summary for any shift on any date. Kept for 7 days and regenerable on demand.
A live summary of yesterday's production, quality, and safety data. No setup required โ just open and print.
Open work orders, overdue PM schedules, and asset downtime events from the past 24 hours.
Quality sign-off documents for completed production runs, ready for customer delivery.
๐ Schedule
The Schedule module allows supervisors and managers to plan upcoming production jobs across machines. Scheduled jobs can be assigned a product, batch, target quantity, and priority. Operators see their upcoming jobs on the production floor.
โจ NexIQ
NexIQ is an AI-powered insights panel built on top of Nexshift. It gives manufacturing managers a conversational interface to ask questions about their operational data in plain language.
Ask questions like "What was my top downtime reason last month?" or "Which machine has the worst quality pass rate?"
NexIQ has access to the last 12 months of production, quality, maintenance, and safety data from your facility.
The NexIQ panel is accessible from every page in Nexshift via the floating button in the bottom right corner.
NexIQ is available as an add-on to any Nexshift subscription. Contact your account manager to enable it.
๐ Data API
The Nexshift Data API provides secure read-only access to your production, quality, maintenance, and safety data. Connect directly to Power BI, Excel, or any custom reporting tool.
7 read-only endpoints covering production runs, downtime, quality logs, work orders, assets, incidents, and inspections.
Generate and revoke API keys from the system admin console. Keys are scoped to your company and hashed for security.
All endpoints return JSON and are compatible with Power BI data connectors and Excel Power Query.
The Data API is available as an add-on at $300/month on any Nexshift subscription. Contact your Nexshift account manager to enable it.