Infor Factory Track: Revolutionizing Shop Floor Execution and Inventory Control

Infor Factory Track is a cutting-edge manufacturing execution and warehouse automation solution designed to give businesses greater visibility and control over their shop floor, labor, and inventory operations. Built for the modern enterprise and natively integrated with the Infor CloudSuite ecosystem, Factory Track brings real-time data, compliance support, and operational efficiency to the forefront of manufacturing and distribution.

In this in-depth blog, we’ll explore the technical underpinnings, modular architecture, real-world use cases, industry vertical applications, and the transformational value that Infor Factory Track brings to organizations. Whether you’re in automotive, aerospace, retail, logistics, or industrial manufacturing, this comprehensive guide will show you how Factory Track is key to achieving operational excellence.

What Is Infor Factory Track?

Infor Factory Track is a comprehensive solution designed for tracking workforce productivity, managing real-time inventory, and controlling production activities on the factory floor. Built with mobile-first functionality, Factory Track is designed for touchscreens, barcode scanners, RF guns, and tablets, enabling real-time data collection directly from the source of action — whether it’s the production floor or the warehouse.

Core Capabilities

• Shop Floor Execution: Monitor and report on work orders, production quantities, scrap, and rework in real time.
  
• Labor Management: Track attendance, job costing, shift scheduling, and payroll integration.
  
• Inventory Control: Achieve end-to-end warehouse visibility through barcode-enabled scanning and real-time inventory updates.
  
• Mobility: Designed for modern devices, Factory Track supports mobile and handheld devices, allowing seamless operations across facilities.
  

This tight integration with Infor CloudSuite Industrial (SyteLine), CloudSuite Automotive, and other vertical-specific solutions ensures that Factory Track is not just an add-on — it’s an integral part of your digital manufacturing transformation journey.

Core Modules of Factory Track

Infor Factory Track consists of three powerful modules. Each module targets a specific functional area and integrates seamlessly into the ERP system to ensure accurate, real-time data flow across the enterprise.

1. Time Track: Workforce Management

Time Track helps manufacturers accurately capture labor transactions, from direct time on work orders to indirect activities like training and maintenance. This module automates time and attendance processes while ensuring compliance with labor policies.

Features

• Clock In/Out Terminals: Workers use barcode badges to start and end shifts.
  
• Labor Costing: Associates time to specific jobs, work centers, and indirect activities.
  
• Leave and Break Tracking: Automated tracking of breaks, holidays, and time-off requests.
  
• Payroll Integration: Interfaces with leading payroll systems like ADP, Ceridian, and Paychex.
  
• Supervisor Tools: View real-time labor reports, correct time punches, and generate performance metrics.
  

For industries with large, multi-skilled workforces such as heavy equipment or construction engineering, labor accuracy is crucial for cost control and forecasting.

2. Inventory Track: Real-Time Warehouse Management

Inventory Track provides real-time visibility into material movement, stock levels, and order fulfillment. This module enables mobile transactions using barcode scanning technology for receiving, inventory transfers, picking, and cycle counting.

Features

• Real-Time Transactions: Updates inventory data instantly in the ERP.
  
• Mobile Warehouse Operations: Employees scan barcodes for put-away, picking, packing, and shipping.
  
• Cycle Counting & Adjustments: Simplifies inventory reconciliation and improves accuracy.
  
• Bin and Location Management: Supports bin-level tracking and dynamic replenishment rules.
  
• Lot and Serial Tracking: Ensures full traceability for regulated industries.
  

Warehouse automation is critical for distribution, CPG & retail, and logistics service providers, where inventory visibility directly impacts service level agreements (SLAs).

3. Shop Floor: Manufacturing Execution System (MES)

The Shop Floor module provides a digital interface for production staff to report on manufacturing activities. It integrates deeply with work orders, materials, and quality control systems to offer a granular view of manufacturing operations.

Features

• Work Order Execution: Report production quantities, scrap, downtime, and WIP progress.
  
• Real-Time Dashboards: Track production metrics by machine, line, or department.
  
• Backflushing: Automatically deduct materials upon production reporting.
  
• Quality Control: Interface with quality inspection and non-conformance systems.
  
• IoT & Machine Data: Connect shop floor equipment for telemetry and predictive maintenance. 

Manufacturers in sectors like aerospace & defense benefit from this module’s high level of precision, traceability, and compliance readiness.

Integration with Infor CloudSuite

One of Factory Track’s biggest strengths lies in its native integration with Infor CloudSuite ERP systems. Unlike standalone MES or WMS systems that require expensive integrations, Factory Track uses a shared database with Infor ERPs, ensuring real-time and accurate data exchange.

Benefits of Native Integration

• Unified User Interface: Consistent user experience across modules.
  
• Real-Time Syncing: Transactions update immediately in the ERP — no batch jobs.
  
• Shared Master Data: Avoids data duplication for items, jobs, employees, and locations.
  
• Security and Role Management: Managed centrally through Infor’s single sign-on (SSO) architecture. 

Factory Track also leverages Infor ION for enterprise-wide workflow orchestration. Learn more in our deep dive on Infor ION integration.

Technical Architecture & Deployment

Infor Factory Track is architected for flexibility, scalability, and mobility. Whether your enterprise operates in the cloud, on-premises, or in a hybrid environment, Factory Track can be tailored to meet your deployment requirements.

Key Architecture Elements

• Web-Based Interface: Responsive design accessible via browsers and mobile devices.
  
• Mobile Device Compatibility: Works with RF scanners, Android tablets, iPads, and ruggedized devices.
  
• Role-Based Access: Configure user permissions by function, location, or device.
  
• IoT Integration: Capture machine status, downtime codes, and sensor data.
  
• API and Middleware Support: Extend integrations with third-party systems using REST APIs.
  

This flexibility is critical for companies moving toward Industry 4.0. Explore our guide to choosing the right cloud strategy to see how Factory Track fits into a broader modernization roadmap.

Industry-Specific Applications

Automotive

• Just-In-Time Production: Synchronize inventory with production demand.
  
• Line-Side Replenishment: Enable real-time alerts when materials fall below threshold.
  
• VIN and Part-Level Traceability: Ensure complete genealogy and compliance with OEM requirements.
  More on automotive solutions →

Aerospace & Defense

• Compliance Reporting: Maintain full traceability for FAA and DoD audits.
• Non-Conformance Tracking: Log, review, and disposition defective materials.
  
• Serialization: Enforce strict part-level serial tracking throughout the product lifecycle.
  More on A&D solutions →

High-Tech Electronics

• Multi-Level BOMs: Manage nested assemblies and component dependencies.
  
• Yield Management: Track WIP losses and quality trends.
  
• Device History Records: Full traceability for FDA and ISO compliance.
  More on electronics solutions →

Business Benefits of Factory Track

Strategic Gains

• Agility: Respond to production issues or inventory changes in real time.
  
• Compliance: Meet industry-specific regulatory requirements with traceability tools.
  
• Insight: Use Factory Track data in Infor Birst for analytics and predictive modeling.
  

Financial Impact

• Reduced labor costs through automation
  
• Lower inventory holding costs
  
• Minimized production downtime and scrap
  
• Faster order-to-cash cycles
  

Explore how data-driven decisions empower your operations in our article on Unlocking Business Insights.

Conclusion

Infor Factory Track is more than a tool — it’s a strategic enabler that transforms production, labor, and inventory operations. By providing real-time visibility and control, it allows companies to scale efficiently, comply with industry standards, and drive operational excellence.

If you’re considering a digital transformation or ERP upgrade, Factory Track should be central to your planning. For more insights, visit the SAMA blog and check out Infor CloudSuite: Empowering Businesses to explore how Factory Track fits into a broader ERP ecosystem.