Feature Overview
One of the most surprising experiences after moving your operations to a brand-new factory level is finding your fleet of forklifts suddenly stationary. This is not a glitch; it is a core gameplay mechanic tied directly to your factory’s technological advancement and scaling structure. Upgrading your sawmill increases the complexity of your logistics layout, raising the administrative standards required to maintain a hands-off, automated shipping yard.
How to Access
You can monitor your transportation automation statuses and audit your logistics crew qualifications by tapping the Hardhat Icon on your bottom menu bar to open your Managers Deck, or by reviewing active operational pop-ups in the center of your new Warehouse Storage Yard.
Core Mechanics
The transition to a higher-tier sawmill shifts your factory's production capabilities into a more advanced technological bracket. Because of this structural jump, your transport staff requires stronger leadership to keep up:
The Automation Escalation Rule: Every single time you purchase and relocate to a new sawmill level, the minimum manager level requirements for automation increase. * The Logistical Freeze: If your current forklift or log truck managers are below this newly established facility threshold, your drivers will drop out of auto-pilot mode. They will remain idle or fall asleep on the job until you manually intervene or upgrade their supervisor.
Restoring Autopilot: The moment your respective logistics managers are upgraded to meet or exceed the specific level milestone demanded by your current sawmill tier, your forklifts will instantly snap back into full automation and resume transporting timber without manual commands.
Tips and Strategies
Check the Requirements Prior to Upgrading: Before you click the final confirmation button to buy a new sawmill, open your Statistics page or check your logistics manager cards. Knowing the exact level required for the next tier allows you to hunt for missing manager card packs in BizChests before you move, entirely preventing factory downtime.
Utilize the Manual Wake-Up Tool Temporarily: If you find yourself stranded in a new sawmill without the required manager level for full automation, don't panic! Open your Order Status menu and use the manual wake-up button frequently to keep materials moving while you farm the Biz Points and card duplicates needed for the necessary staff promotion.