SFC
SFC turns up in 2 fields: shop slang, production. Here is what it means to the people in each one.
SFC in shop slang
The software and processes used to track manufacturing execution.
Shop Floor Control systems monitor the progress of orders, track labor hours, and manage machine utilization in real time. Managers rely on this data to identify production bottlenecks and route materials efficiently. On the floor, workers interact with it by scanning barcodes or logging into terminals when starting and finishing a batch of parts.
"You need to log that scrap into the SFC so inventory knows we're short on raw material."
SFC in production
Shop floor control is the set of software and methods used to track, schedule and report on production progress.
Shop floor control (SFC) encompasses the systems and procedures that evaluate and calculate the real-time status of manufacturing orders. It tracks materials, machine usage, labor hours and the exact routing of parts through the facility. Planners rely on SFC data to spot bottlenecks, measure efficiency and adjust schedules before a delay impacts the final delivery.
"Check the SFC module to see if those subassemblies cleared the testing station yet."