Time and attendance

In practice

Basic time and attendance, such as who clocked in and out and who was working on each line, can be managed in MES/MOM where it's available. Rules for pay, overtime, breaks and working time differ from country to country, and once those rules get complex, a WFM, HR or ERP system makes more sense. Either way, linking it to MES/MOM shows who was actually available on each line, which helps explain output and cost.