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alias: tutorials-labor-management-shiftlogbook-index
description: "Overview of the Shift Logbook tutorial, including model concepts, benefits, and supported access points."
tutorial: deepdive
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# Shift Logbook

In Critical Manufacturing MES, a **Shift Logbook** captures and passes shift-relevant information from one team to the next. This process is also known as shift pass-down.

The **Shift Logbook** belongs to the Labor Management module. When **Shift Logbook** is enabled on an **Area** and a valid **Calendar** with **Shift Definitions** is configured, the system creates a new **Shift Logbook** automatically at the beginning of each shift.

![Area Shift Logbook configuration](images/area_shiftlogbook_configuration.png)

## Access Points

You can access Shift Logbooks from:

1. **Manufacturing** > **fabExplorer**, under the relevant **Area**.
1. The **Area** details page, in the **Shift Logbooks** section.
1. **Business Data** > **Shift Logbook**.

## Shift Logbook Model

| Entity | Description |
| --- | --- |
| **Shift Logbook** | Main object created automatically per Area and shift. |
| **Shift Logbook Entry** | Record created by an operator or supervisor during or after the shift. |
| **Calendar Day** | Defines the working day and time scope for the Shift Logbook. |
| **Shift Definition Shift** | Defines start and end time for the shift period. |
| **Team** | Optional assignment that identifies the team on duty. |
| **Area** | Logical owner of Shift Logbooks. |

Table: Shift Logbook model entities

!!! info
    Sub-areas do not have their own **Shift Logbooks**.

## Why Shift Logbook Is Important

In multi-shift manufacturing operations, important information can be lost between shifts if handover is informal. **Shift Logbook** provides a structured and auditable process.

| Benefit | Operational Impact |
| --- | --- |
| Structured shift pass-down | Prevents knowledge loss through a formal sign-off process. |
| Categorized and prioritized entries | Helps incoming teams identify critical items quickly. |
| Resource-level linkage | Connects observations to a specific Resource history. |
| Formal acknowledgement | Records accountability through supervisor sign-off. |
| Immutable audit trail | Signed-off logbooks are terminated and preserved for audits. |
| Attachment support | Supports evidence and supporting files at logbook level. |
| Email distribution | Sends signed-off logbooks to configured recipients. |

Table: Shift Logbook operational benefits

## Security

Permissions for Shift Logbook management are available under Administration > Security > Feature, in the SHIFT LOGBOOK MANAGEMENT group.

![Shift Logbook security features](images/shiftlogbook_security_features.png)

Confirm that the Labor Management module is licensed and active before you execute this tutorial.

## Next Steps

1. Complete the setup in [Configuration](configuration.md).
1. Execute the scenarios in [Scenarios](scenarios/index.md).