Smarter Scheduling. More Output. Less Waste.
Tracker's production scheduler groups orders by thread colour, stacks compatible jobs onto shared hoops, and pushes designs directly to your embroidery heads, DTG printers, and screen-burn units — all driven by barcode scanning. Generic MRP or ERP schedulers don't understand needle changes, head counts, or ink cartridge swaps. Tracker does, because it was built from the ground up for garment decoration production.
Built for Garment Decoration Production
Generic scheduling tools don't understand thread changes, head counts, or print queues. Tracker was purpose-built for embroidery, DTG, DTF, screen printing, and heat-seal operations — with algorithms that factor in needle positions, colour proximity, hoop compatibility, ink curing times, and screen-burn sequences.
Thread Colour Optimisation
Tracker analyses queued jobs and groups them by thread palette. Orders sharing the same colour runs are batched together, slashing changeover time by up to 40%. The scheduler considers needle positions, bobbin thread, backing material, and even pantone-to-thread matching so operators spend time stitching, not re-threading.
Order Stacking & Batching
Combine multiple small orders onto the same hoop run. Tracker calculates garment placement, stitch sequence, and trim points so operators decorate more pieces per cycle. A typical 12-head Barudan machine running stacked orders produces 20–25% more stitches per hour compared to running single jobs sequentially.
Barcode → Machine Push
Scan a production barcode and Tracker delivers the design file, thread chart, and run parameters directly to the target machine — Barudan (bNET), Tajima (Pulse/DG16), Brother/Epson DTG printers, DTF transfer systems, screen-burn CTS units, and heat-seal presses. Zero manual file transfers, zero wrong-version risks.
Proven Efficiency Gains
Tracker customers consistently report measurable improvements across their production operations. These metrics are based on aggregate data from shops ranging from 4-head single-location operations to 100+ head multi-site enterprises.
Machine-Specific Scheduling Intelligence
Embroidery (Barudan & Tajima)
Tracker schedules by head count, hoop size, backing type, and needle configuration. For Barudan bNET machines, the scheduler pushes the DST file, thread chart, and speed settings directly to the controller. For Tajima Pulse, it queues designs with pre-assigned colour sequences. Multi-head machines run stacked orders to maximise throughput.
DTG & DTF Printing
The scheduler manages platen assignments, ink-channel optimisation, and pre-treatment curing cycles. DTF transfer workflows include film-printing, powder-cure, and press-application steps as separate schedulable stages. Tracker balances queue depth across multiple printers to prevent bottlenecks.
Screen Printing
Tracker schedules screen-burn sequences, press setups, and flash-cure cycles. It groups orders by colour count and mesh type so presses stay set up for compatible runs. Automatic ink-weight estimation helps purchasing stay ahead of production demand.
Heat Seal & Transfer
Heat-seal presses are scheduled by temperature, pressure, and dwell-time requirements. Tracker groups compatible transfer types (vinyl, sublimation, DTF application) to minimise press reconfiguration. Operators see queue cards with exact settings for each job.
Advanced Scheduling Features
Time Tracking & Labour Costing
Operators clock on and off each job via barcode scan. Tracker captures actual run times, compares them to estimated times, and feeds the data back into your quoting engine so future quotes are more accurate. Labour cost is calculated per-piece and per-decoration-method for precise margin visibility.
Machine Efficiency Dashboards
Real-time views of head utilisation, downtime reasons, stitch counts per hour, and job completion rates. Identify bottlenecks before they delay shipments and benchmark performance across shifts. Dashboards are accessible on tablets mounted on the shop floor.
Capacity Planning
See available capacity across all decoration methods — embroidery heads, DTG platens, screen stations, heat presses — and slot incoming orders into the earliest feasible window. Tracker flags overcommitments before you accept the order so your sales team quotes realistic delivery dates.
QA Routing & Rework Tracking
Define quality checkpoints between production stages. If a piece fails QA, Tracker creates a rework ticket, re-queues the item, and adjusts the production schedule automatically. QA pass rates are tracked per operator, machine, and decoration method to drive continuous improvement.
Machines & Equipment We Integrate With
Tracker's barcode-to-machine integration supports the industry's most widely used production equipment. Each integration delivers the design file, run parameters, and operator instructions directly to the machine controller.