4.13
Version 4.13 marks a major step forward in how workforce data is handled across the P4 platform.
The primary focus of this release is the completion and public availability of the Time and Attendance module, which tightly connects attendance tracking, shift planning, and operator availability with production execution.
In parallel, this version continues to strengthen P4’s evolution towards a configurable, platform-driven architecture, with further enhancements in Process Builder and Configuration Studio.
Time & Attendance – End-to-End Workforce Management
With version 4.13, Time and Attendance becomes a fully-fledged module within P4, providing a unified approach to workforce visibility and control directly linked to manufacturing operations.
Centralized attendance tracking
A single source of truth for operator presence, shift history, and attendance records—fully integrated with production data.Shifts, absences, and requests in one workflow
Operators can submit absence and attendance requests, team leaders approve them, and changes are immediately reflected in planning and execution views.Role-based access and approvals
Clear separation of responsibilities between operators, team leaders, and planners ensures controlled data access and reliable approvals.Direct integration with Production Control
Workforce availability is no longer detached from planning—planners work with real, up-to-date operator capacity.
The result is higher transparency, fewer planning inconsistencies, and better utilization of human resources, especially in multi-shift and capacity-constrained environments.
Getting started with Time and Attendance
To help you get up and running quickly, a dedicated user guide is available:
https://docs.productoo.com/en/p4-application-documentation/Working-version/getting-started-with-time-and-attendance
Production Control & Shopfloor View – Operators as a Planning Dimension
Version 4.13 significantly improves how operators are handled directly within production-related screens.
Extended operator detail views
New tabs and contextual information provide insight into attendance, shifts, and historical activity directly from production dialogs.Faster attendance handling from the shopfloor
Team leaders can review and manage attendance-related actions without leaving operational views.Stronger linkage between operators and production items
Clear traceability of who worked on what and when, supporting analysis, audits, and performance evaluation.
Configuration Studio & Process Builder – Strengthening the Platform Core
Beyond workforce management, 4.13 continues to reinforce P4’s platform foundations.
Further Process Builder enhancements
Improved handling of nodes, parameters, and data inputs reduces reliance on hard-coded logic.More flexible component and data configuration
Greater control over how data is validated, displayed, and reused across processes.Preparation for broader no-code scenarios
These changes lay the groundwork for more advanced object- and process-driven configurations in upcoming releases.
What This Release Brings to Customers
Attendance is no longer an isolated feature—it is part of production planning and execution
Planning decisions are based on real workforce availability, not assumptions
Team leaders spend less time on administration, more time on operations
The platform moves another step closer to a true no-code, configurable future
Breaking Changes
No changes that require special after-upgrade attention.
See also changes from previus version: 4.12 | Breaking-Changes