Linked work orders and execution chains
Model work order dependencies as a graph, sequence operations, and track deliverables so teams know what can start, what is blocked, and what is complete.
Feature profile
Primary API
Work Orders / Execution
Engines
Task Execution + Resource Scheduler
Artifacts
WorkOrder, WorkOrderLink, WorkOrderOperation, WorkOrderDeliverable
Problem
Work orders drift when dependencies live in spreadsheets and tribal knowledge.
Teams can create work orders, but upstream and downstream dependencies are often managed outside the system. That breaks sequencing, masks blockers, and makes it hard to prove what was completed before a release or handoff.
Operational impact
- Blocked work starts too early because prerequisites are not visible
- Rework loops grow when downstream tasks miss upstream change signals
- Compliance and billing lose proof of completion across the chain
Engine
Task Execution + Resource Scheduler
Linked work orders capture dependency edges, operation sequences, and deliverable status so execution remains traceable across handoffs and teams.
- Work order link types for upstream, downstream, and spawned work
- Operation sequencing with dependency checks inside each work order
- Deliverable tracking that ties output acceptance to progress
- Readiness and status visibility across the execution chain
Engine promise
This engine anchors the feature with reusable operational logic, ensuring every workflow stays aligned with tenant-owned data models.
Workflow
How the workflow moves from signal to action.
Step 1
Define the work order graph
Create work orders and connect prerequisites, handoffs, or spawned follow-on work.
Step 2
Sequence operations
Order operations and define dependencies so execution follows the approved path.
Step 3
Execute and capture deliverables
Log completion, attach evidence, and record deliverables tied to each work order.
Step 4
Monitor chain readiness
Review chain state to see what is ready, blocked, or waiting on acceptance.
Data artifacts
Tenant-owned artifacts that power downstream systems.
Every workflow produces structured records that stay in the customer domain.
WorkOrder
The execution record that anchors scope, status, and assigned ownership.
WorkOrderLink
Dependency edges that connect upstream and downstream work orders.
WorkOrderOperation
Sequenced steps with status and operational metadata.
WorkOrderOperationDependency
Explicit operation-to-operation dependencies within a work order.
WorkOrderDeliverable
Outcome records that capture evidence, acceptance, and billing readiness.
API preview
The endpoints teams integrate first.
The API surface remains consistent across industries, with schema-stable event hooks.
/api/v1/work-orders List work orders with filters and status visibility.
/api/v1/work-orders/{sqid}/links Create dependency links between work orders.
/api/v1/work-orders/{sqid}/chain Retrieve the dependency chain for a work order.
/api/v1/work-orders/{sqid}/deliverables List deliverables tied to a work order.
Cross-industry examples
One engine, many instantiations.
The same operational logic adapts across manufacturing, healthcare, logistics, and regulated industries.
Healthcare
Care pathways link imaging, lab work, and discharge steps with clear prerequisites.
Construction
Phase dependencies ensure inspections and approvals precede downstream trades.
IT operations
Runbooks link change requests, pre-checks, and rollout tasks with audit trails.
Manufacturing
Rework loops connect failed inspections to corrective work orders.
Field services
Dispatch, onsite work, and customer sign-off stay connected for billing readiness.
Energy
Permit, inspection, and commissioning work orders stay sequenced with evidence.
Embedded operations
Design engineering, manufacturing, and QC work orders coordinate across EVT/DVT/PVT phases from Shenzhen.
FAQ
Answers for security, data, and rollout teams.
How are dependencies represented?
WorkOrderLink records capture dependency types between work orders, while operation dependencies manage sequencing inside each work order.
Does the system enforce execution order?
Dependencies and operation sequences expose readiness and blockers so teams execute in the right order and track approvals.
Where do deliverables live?
Deliverables are tenant-owned records tied to work orders, with acceptance status and evidence links.
Can we export chain history for audits?
Yes. Work order records, links, operations, and deliverables are stored in the tenant ledger and exportable via API.
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