List Flags Report
This article will help you understand the purpose and value of the List Flags Report and provide an example of how successful Jolt customers use it.
What is the List Flags Report?
The List Flags Report is a tool that allows you to track specific events on your lists by assigning flags to the items you want to monitor.
Report Purpose
Provide a flexible way to track the occurrence of events on lists by assigning flags to the list items you want to monitor.
Flags are assigned to Y/N or Measurement item types.
Flags can be triggered by either a Y or N response.
Flags can be triggered when a measurement is either inside or outside a specified range.
Flags are customizable and defined by the user.
Typically flags are used to track:
Food safety or quality violations.
Occurrence of undesired responses to inspection questions.
How Do Flags Work?
Assign Flags: Flags can be assigned to Yes/No (Y/N) or Measurement item types.
Trigger Conditions: Flags can be triggered by a Yes or No response or when a measurement is inside or outside a specified range.
Customization: Flags are customizable and defined by you.
Common Uses for Flags
Tracking food safety or quality violations.
Monitoring undesired responses to inspection questions.
For detailed instructions on setting up flags, refer to the Flags | Lists support article.
Benefits of the List Flags Report
Trend Spotting: Easily identify trends in responses to monitored items.
Event Grouping: Group and track events efficiently.
Training & Equipment Monitoring: Customize flags to highlight areas needing training or equipment maintenance.
Example: Using the List Flags Report for Food Quality and Safety
Scenario: Monitoring burger temperature for food quality and safety.
Set Temperature Ranges:
Range 1: 155°F to NoMax
Range 2: 155°F to 170°F
Trigger Flags:
"Food Safety Fail" flag if temperature is outside Range 1.
"Food Quality Warning" flag if temperature is outside Range 2.
Getting Started with List Flags Report
Identify Data Points: Decide which data points you want to track.
Define Trigger Events: Determine the events that will trigger the flags.
Create Flags: Set up flags on the relevant measurement items in your lists.
Collect Data: Use Jolt to collect data until you have enough flagged events for analysis.
Run Report: Generate the List Flags Report to analyze the flagged events.
By following these steps, you can effectively use the List Flags Report to monitor key events and improve your operations.