Work Orders
Work Orders
An overview of work orders in Simple Time — the core way to represent jobs for clients at specific sites.
Work Orders
Work orders are at the heart of Simple Time. Each work order represents a job that needs to be done for a client at a specific location. They help you organize, assign, and track all the work your team performs.
What is a Work Order?
A work order captures everything about a job:
- What needs to be done (title, description, line items)
- Who the job is for (client and site)
- Who is doing the work (assigned team members)
- When the work is scheduled
- How long it takes (time entries logged by your team)
How Work Orders Fit Together
Work orders connect several parts of Simple Time:
- Clients — Every work order is linked to a client, so you always know who the job is for.
- Sites — Jobs happen at specific locations. Each work order is tied to a client site.
- Team Members — You assign one or more workers to each job.
- Time Entries — Your team logs their hours directly against work orders.
- Line Items — Break down the job into individual tasks or materials with associated costs.
Learn More
- Creating Work Orders — How to set up a new job.
- Assigning Work — Adding team members to jobs.
- Tracking Progress — Understanding work order statuses.
- Time Entries — Logging hours against jobs.