Reports Overview

Updated May 21, 2026 09:07

SUMMARY

Use Reports to create, share, and distribute production analytics directly within Factbird. Reports help teams standardize operational visibility across lines, shifts, and sites using real-time production data without external reporting tools or integrations.

WHAT THIS IS

Reports is a native reporting feature in Factbird that allows users to build production reports using Factbird data. Reports can combine operational metrics, visual widgets, and production insights into reusable report layouts that are shared across teams or locations.
Reports exist in two forms:
- Private Reports, which are visible only to the creator
- Company Reports, which are shared with broader teams based on location permissions
Reports can also be distributed automatically through scheduled email delivery with PDF attachments.

WHY IT MATTERS

Manufacturing teams often need consistent visibility into production performance across multiple lines, shifts, or factories. Without a centralized reporting system, reporting may rely on spreadsheets, exports, or external BI tools that require manual updates and additional integrations.
Reports provide a standardized way to present production data directly from Factbird in real time. This helps teams:
- Compare performance across operations
- Share the same metrics with multiple stakeholders
- Reduce manual reporting work
- Create reusable reporting templates
- Ensure reporting is based on current production data

WHEN YOU WOULD USE THIS

Use this when:
- You need recurring production performance summaries
- Multiple teams need access to the same operational metrics
- You want to compare production across lines, shifts, or sites
- You want automated report delivery by email
- You need reporting without external BI platforms or custom integrations

HOW IT WORKS

Reports are created within the Insights area of Factbird and are built using configurable report widgets. These widgets display operational metrics and production data directly from the Factbird platform.
A report typically starts as a Private Report, where an individual user organizes the analytics and data views they need. A Private Report can then be converted into a Company Report, which acts as a shared reporting template for a specific location.
Access to Company Reports is controlled through location-based permissions. Only users with permission for the associated location can edit or manage the report.
Reports can include data from multiple production lines, shifts, or sites, allowing organizations to standardize reporting structures across operations.
Reports can also be distributed automatically. Subscribers receive reports as scheduled emails with attached PDFs based on a configured delivery cadence such as daily, weekly, or monthly.
All reports are powered directly by real-time Factbird production data, so no additional integrations, APIs, or external reporting systems are required.

KEY TERMS / COMPONENTS

Private Report:
- A report visible only to the creator and used for personal analysis or report design
Company Report:
- A shared report template associated with a location and accessible to authorized users
Report Builder:
- The reporting interface is used to configure widgets, layouts, and report content
Widget:
- A configurable report component that displays specific production metrics or analytics
Distribution Schedule:
- The timing configuration that controls automated report delivery
Subscriber:
- A user or recipient who receives scheduled report emails
Multi-line Reporting:
- Reporting that combines data from several production lines in a single view
Real-time Data:
- Live production data sourced directly from the Factbird platform